FreshieCarafa I / II / III (Dehusked) a.k.a. Carafa
Color and depth without the burnt edge.
What it tastes like
Carafa is Weyermann's series of dehusked black malts. By removing the husks before roasting, much of the sharp burnt-bitterness is eliminated, leaving smoother coffee-and-cocoa depth. Used in schwarzbier, dunkel, and any beer wanting deep color without harshness. Carafa I is lighter, Carafa III is darkest.
Best in these styles
For brewers — technical profile
Color (Lovibond)
300–550 °L (I through III)
Color (EBC)
600–1100
Max Use
10% of grain bill
Diastatic Power
None
Where to source
Maltsters that produce or distribute this grain:
History
Developed by Weyermann to give brewers a way to add color depth to lagers without the harsh bite of traditional roasted malts.
Other roasted malts
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Flavor twins across Freshie
Drinks and foods across Freshie that share Carafa I / II / III (Dehusked)’s flavor fingerprint — matched on shared flavor axes via the Freshie Taste Graph.