Briess | Caramel 10L Malt (C10) | per lb

Briess Caramel 10L Malt is a very light American crystal malt that adds candy-like sweetness, mild caramel flavor, body, and golden color without the stronger caramel and dark-fruit character found in darker crystal malts. Made from 2-row barley and roasted to approximately 10° Lovibond, it is an excellent choice when you want subtle sweetness and fullness while keeping the finished beer light in color.

Its delicate candy-like sweetness and mild caramel character make Caramel 10L especially useful in Pilsners, Lagers, Blonde Ales, Pale Ales, and IPAs where a darker crystal malt could contribute too much color or caramel intensity. It can also be used in darker beers when you want to increase body and sweetness without adding additional roasted character.

Briess Caramel 10L helps enhance body, mouthfeel, foam, and head retention. Because the starches in crystal malt are converted during the malting process, it does not require mashing and can be steeped by extract brewers as well as used in traditional all-grain recipes.

Usage can be adjusted depending on the desired impact. Use a small amount for subtle balance and body in pale beers, or increase the percentage for more noticeable sweetness, caramel character, and mouthfeel.

Why Brew With Briess Caramel 10L?

• Very light American crystal/caramel malt
• Approximately 10°L
• Candy-like sweetness with mild caramel flavor
• Adds golden color with minimal darkening
• Enhances body and mouthfeel
• Helps improve foam and head retention
• Excellent when darker crystal malts would add too much color or caramel flavor
• Does not require mashing and can be steeped by extract brewers
• Recommended usage of approximately 3–15%, depending on the desired character
• Excellent for Pilsner, Lager, Blonde Ale, Pale Ale, IPA, California Common, Vienna Lager, Bock, Porter, Stout, and many other styles

For brewers looking to add subtle caramel sweetness, body, and improved head retention without significantly darkening the beer, Briess Caramel 10L Malt is an extremely versatile specialty grain. Use a small addition to round out a crisp lager or pale ale, or increase the percentage when you want more noticeable sweetness and body while maintaining a light caramel profile.