Malt comparison
Shepherds Delight Malt vs Caraaroma
Shepherds Delight Malt is a specialty malt from Gladfield Malt; Caraaroma is a caramel malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Shepherds Delight Malt is replaced by 0.83 kg of Caraaroma. Their colour is similar (300–350 and 350–450 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 78% versus ≥ 74%. Maximum share of the grist: 10% for Shepherds Delight Malt and 15% for Caraaroma.
| Shepherds Delight MaltGladfield Malt | CaraaromaWeyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Specialty | Caramel |
| Grain | – | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 300–350 | 350–450 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 78 | ≥ 74 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 10 | 15 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 7 |
| Enzymatic activity | – | No enzymes |
| Organic | No | Yes |
| Styles | – | ; Brown IPA, ; Old Ale, American Brown Ale, American Porter, American Red Ale, American Stout, American Strong Ale, Barley Wine |
| Specification | – |
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Shepherds Delight Malt (Gladfield Malt)
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