Carapils / Dextrin Malt a.k.a. Carafoam

What it tastes like

Carapils is the malt brewers add to make beer 'feel fuller' without adding flavor or color. Used at 1-10%, it boosts mouthfeel, head retention, and creamy body without changing the beer's core character. You'll never taste it directly, but you'll notice its absence — beers without enough Carapils can feel thin and have weak foam.

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Where to source

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History

A modern specialty malt developed for industrial brewing in the mid-20th century. The Weyermann 'Carapils' name became genericized; many maltsters now produce equivalent products under different names.

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