German Caramel Malt for Red Colour and Rich Malt Flavour
Create beautiful orange-red beer with smooth caramel complexity using Weyermann CARARED®. Produced in Bamberg, Germany, this premium German caramel malt adds malty sweetness with notes of caramel, honey and pastry.
Weyermann’s specialised manufacturing process intensifies and stabilises the beer’s flavour profile while contributing a distinctive orange-to-red shine. Its moderate 40–60 EBC colour makes CARARED ideal for Irish Red Ale, American Red Ale, Red IPA, Vienna Lager, Franconian Rotbier and other amber or reddish beer styles.
For a deeper red colour, Weyermann recommends combining CARARED with a carefully measured addition of Melanoidin Malt.
Why You’ll Love Weyermann CARARED®
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Premium German red caramel brewing malt
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Produced by Weyermann® in Bamberg, Germany
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Creates attractive orange-red and copper beer colour
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Malty-sweet flavour with caramel, honey and pastry notes
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Enhances and stabilises malt flavour
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Adds smooth caramel complexity without roasted harshness
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Ideal for Irish Red Ale, Red IPA and amber lagers
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Suitable for up to 25% of the grain bill
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Can be combined with Melanoidin Malt for deeper red colour
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Freshly packed to order by Border Brewing Supplies
Flavour Profile
Weyermann CARARED provides smooth malty sweetness supported by caramel, honey and delicate pastry notes. It builds malt depth and reddish colour without introducing the dark-fruit intensity of darker crystal malts or the bitterness of roasted grain.
Colour: Orange-red to copper
Flavour: Malty-sweet, caramel, honey and pastry
Aroma: Sweet malt, caramel and baked pastry
Body Contribution: Medium
Colour Contribution: Moderate red and copper tones
Enzyme Activity: None
Typical Beer Styles
Weyermann CARARED is ideal for brewing:
| Lager and Traditional Styles | Ale and Specialty Styles |
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| Vienna Lager | Irish Red Ale |
| Franconian Rotbier | American Red Ale |
| International Amber Lager | Red IPA |
| Helles Bock | American Pale Ale |
| Amber Kellerbier | Double IPA |
| Märzen | Ordinary Bitter |
| Amber Wheat Beer | Scottish Light |
| Smoked Wheat Beer | English Pale Mild |
| Baltic Porter | London Brown Ale |
| Imperial Red Ale | |
| Flanders Red Ale |
These styles benefit from CARARED’s ability to build orange-red colour and smooth caramel, honey and pastry-like malt character.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maltster | Weyermann® |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Malt Type | Red Caramel / Crystal Malt |
| Grain | German brewing barley |
| Colour | 40–60 EBC |
| Lovibond | 15.5–23.1°L |
| Extract, Dry Basis | Minimum 74% |
| Moisture | Maximum 8% |
| Flavour | Caramel, honey, pastry and malt sweetness |
| Enzyme Activity | None |
| Recommended Usage | Up to 25% of the grain bill |
Brewing Tips
Use approximately 3–8% of the total grain bill for subtle red highlights, gentle caramel flavour and additional malt complexity.
Use approximately 8–15% in Irish Red Ale, American Red Ale, Vienna Lager and Red IPA when a more noticeable orange-red colour and caramel character are required.
Higher additions of approximately 15–25% can create a fuller caramel profile in strongly malt-driven recipes. Weyermann recommends a maximum addition of 25%.
For a deeper red colour, combine CARARED with a small, carefully measured addition of Weyermann Melanoidin Malt. Too much dark crystal or roasted malt can push the finished beer from red towards brown.
Because CARARED has no enzymatic activity, it should be mashed with an enzymatic base malt such as Pilsner, Pale Ale, Vienna or Munich malt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weyermann CARARED?
Weyermann CARARED is a German caramel malt designed to add malty-sweet caramel, honey and pastry flavours while creating orange-red and copper colour in beer.
Does CARARED make beer bright red?
CARARED helps produce an orange-red to copper shine, but the final colour depends on the complete grain bill, usage rate and original beer colour. Weyermann recommends combining it with Melanoidin Malt when a deeper red colour is required.
What flavour does CARARED add to beer?
It contributes malty sweetness with smooth caramel, honey and pastry notes. It is less intense than darker crystal malts and does not provide roasted bitterness.
What beer styles use CARARED?
CARARED is ideal for Irish Red Ale, American Red Ale, Red IPA, Vienna Lager, Franconian Rotbier, Helles Bock, Amber Lager, Bitter and Flanders Red Ale.
How much CARARED should I use?
Use approximately 3–8% for subtle colour and flavour, 8–15% for a more noticeable contribution, or up to Weyermann’s recommended maximum of 25% in malt-forward recipes.
Does CARARED need to be mashed?
Yes. CARARED has no enzymatic activity and should be mashed alongside a suitable enzymatic base malt.
What is the difference between CARARED and Melanoidin Malt?
CARARED is a caramel malt that contributes caramel, honey and pastry flavours with orange-red colour. Melanoidin Malt provides more intense honey and biscuit character with a darker red colour contribution. Weyermann recommends combining them when brewing a deeply coloured red beer.
Is CARARED the same as Red X?
No. CARARED is a caramel specialty malt recommended at up to 25%. Red X is designed to make up a much larger portion of the grain bill. They can produce similar red colour effects but are not direct one-for-one substitutes.
What can I substitute for CARARED?
Gladfield Red Back Malt may be used as an alternative, although its colour and flavour intensity differ. BESTMALZ Red X can also create red beer but requires a substantial recipe adjustment because it is used at much higher percentages.
Buy Weyermann CARARED brewing malt online from Border Brewing Supplies. Available in freshly packed quantities for home brewers throughout Australia, with local collection from our Tweed Heads South home brew shop, conveniently located for customers from the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Northern Rivers and QLD–NSW border region.
