Special Malts

Cara-Pils

A similar product to crystal, Cara-Pils has a lower colour, around 30° EBC units and a less pronounced caramel flavour.

The production process resembles that given above for crystal malt, but lower temperatures are used for a longer time in the final roast. Unlike Crystal the endosperm does not liquefy but remains "floury". Consequently it is used where sweetness is less important but some colour enhancement and a "dry" flavour is required, usually in lagers.

Enzymatic activity is absent from both Crystal and Cara-Pils in their finished forms.

Cara-Pils:Typical Analysis
  IOB EBC
Extract (dry) 265 - 285 l°/kg  
Moisture 6.0 - 7.5 % 77.5 - 79.5 %
Colour 14 - 29 ° EBC 18 - 36 ° EBC
Normal Colour 22 ° EBC 27 ° EBC

Notes:
1-IOB extracts are reported at mill setting 0.7 mm. EBC and ASBC extracts are reported at mill setting 0.2 mm.

2-IOB and ASBC values are included for guidance only and malts are supplied on the basis of EBC analysis.

3-Hellige Neocomparator' determines colour values for worts derived from IOB and EBC mashing procedures. IOB colour values are expressed in terms of 515 ml mashes.