Malt comparison
Light Chocolate Malt vs Carafa Type 1
Light Chocolate Malt is a roasted malt from Gladfield Malt; Carafa Type 1 is a roasted malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Light Chocolate Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Carafa Type 1. Their colour is similar (850–1,100 and 800–1,000 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 71% versus ≥ 65%. Maximum share of the grist: 15% for Light Chocolate Malt and 5% for Carafa Type 1.
| Light Chocolate MaltGladfield Malt | Carafa Type 1Weyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Roasted | Roasted |
| Grain | – | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 850–1,100 | 800–1,000 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 71 | ≥ 65 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 15 | 5 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4.5 | ≤ 3.8 |
| Enzymatic activity | – | No enzymes |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | ; Dunkel Weizen, Altbier, American Brown Ale, British Brown Ale, British Strong Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Pre-Prohibition Porter, Sweet Stout |
| Specification | – |
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