Kai
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I was wondering what people's experience with carafa malts are, especially the dehusked versions. I would like to use a fair amount for colouring but I don't want to overdo the roast flavour, I know that carafa special is milder, but I'm not experienced in how big the difference is.
The weyermann site recommends a maximum of 5% of the grist for all carafa malts. However, they also recommend a maximum of 10% for roasted barley. I certainly wouldn't ever want to use that much roast barley, so it makes me wonder how reliable their recommendations for carafa are.
What's the most carafa special you've used before, and how much would you consider too much, in what sort of style, what strength of carafa flavour, etc?
The weyermann site recommends a maximum of 5% of the grist for all carafa malts. However, they also recommend a maximum of 10% for roasted barley. I certainly wouldn't ever want to use that much roast barley, so it makes me wonder how reliable their recommendations for carafa are.
What's the most carafa special you've used before, and how much would you consider too much, in what sort of style, what strength of carafa flavour, etc?