Applications of natural ingredients in alcoholic drinks - Natural Food Additives, Ingredients and Flavourings - page 368

Table 16.4 Continued

Adjunct Origin Reason for use 1,2 Typical

concentration

Cara Amber Germany Improves fl avour stability and promotes

fuller body. Provides deep red colour. An
interesting addition for all amber and dark
beers. Colour EBC 60-80 (SRM 24-31)

Up to 20% of
grist

Carafa Special
1

Germany Greatly reduces the harshness usually

associated with highly roasted grains, while
retaining the required colour, aroma and
body. Used for dark lagers and as an
alternative to chocolate malt in all beers.
Colour EBC 800 (SRM 308)

Up to 5% of
grist

Carafa Special
3

Germany Greatly reduces the harshness usually

associated with highly roasted grains, while
retaining the required colour, aroma and
body. Used for dark lagers and as an
alternative to chocolate malt in all beers.
Colour EBC 1200 (SRM 462)

Up to 5% of
grist

Carahell Germany Mainly used to accentuate the fullness of

fl avour in special German festival beers.
Greatly increases head formation and
retention

Up to 40% of
grist

Caramalt UK Used when a crystal character is required

without unduly darkening the beer.
Particularly suitable for pale ales and bitters.
Colour EBC 30-40 (SRM 12-16)

Up to 20% of
grist

Caramünch Germany Only used in small quantities but has a

marked effect on the fullness of fl avour and
aroma in golden to brown lager beers and
ales. Colour EBC 80-100 (SRM 31-39)

Up to 10% of
grist

Carapils Malt Germany Promotes head formation and retention and

gives the beer a fuller rounder fl avour

Up to 10% of
grist

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Cara Red Germany Adds body and increases malt aroma in

many beer styles. Provides greater depth of
colour and a reddish hue. Colour EBC 40-60
(SRM 16-24)

Up to 10% of
grist

Chocolate Malt
Pale

UK When used in small quantities will impart a

rich chocolate fl avour to such beers as brown
ales and porters. Colour EBC 600 (SRM
231)

Up to 5% of
grist

Chocolate Malt
Standard

UK When used in small quantities will impart a

rich chocolate fl avour to such beers as brown
ales and porters. Colour EBC 800 (SRM 308)

Up to 5% of
grist

Crystal Malt
Light

UK Increasing body and fullness while

preserving a pale colour. Unsurpassed in
bitter beers and pale ales for adding subtle
sweetness to balance the customary high hop
rate. Colour EBC 60-80 (SRM 24-31)

Up to 20% of
grist