Weyermann Carabelge® malt is a specialty Belgian malt with a color range of approximately 11-14 Lovibond. This malt is known for imparting notes of caramel, dried fruits and nuts, enhancing the body and mouthfeel of the beer, and contributing a mild toasted, biscuit-like character. It also adds a golden to amber color to the brew, depending on the amount used.
Given its profile, Weyermann Carabelge® malt is suitable for a variety of beer styles, especially those that benefit from a mild caramel sweetness and enhanced body:
- Belgian Ales: Carabelge® is well-suited to Belgian styles such as Blond Ales, Dubbels, and Tripels, where it contributes to the malt complexity and sweetness.
- Pale Ales and IPAs: The malt can be used to balance hop bitterness and add a layer of malt character to these hop-forward styles.
- Amber and Red Ales: It enhances the color and sweetness of these styles, contributing to a well-rounded malt profile.
- Vienna Lagers and Märzen: The mild toasted character and caramel sweetness of Carabelge® complement the malt-forward nature of these traditional lagers.