GoldSwaen© Red – per kg

GoldSwaen© Red Cara-Malt

GoldSwaen© Red is a premium caramel malt produced through a meticulous drum-roasting process that ensures uniform caramelisation. It provides a striking reddish tint to the beer while contributing a rich, saturated malt aroma with notes of biscuit, honey, and subtle dark fruit. This malt is exceptionally effective at increasing the mouthfeel and “roundness” of a beer, helping to balance hop bitterness in amber styles. It also significantly improves foam stability and head formation, ensuring a thick, creamy head that persists throughout the drinking experience.

Key Benefits

• Imparts a vibrant, deep reddish-copper colour.
• Delivers a sophisticated profile of caramel sweetness and nutty undertones.
• Significantly enhances mouthfeel, body, and palate fullness.
• Promotes superior head formation and long-lasting foam retention.

Applications

• Brewing: Essential for Irish Red Ales, Belgian Dubbels, Amber Ales, and Märzen.
• Distilling: Adds a rounded, sweet complexity and a fuller texture to specialty grain spirits.
• Cider Making: Can be used in “Graff” to add a beautiful reddish hue and a bready, sweet backbone.

Typical Usage

• Usage Rate: Typically 5 – 15% for colour and flavour; up to 25% for intense reddish specialty beers.

Technical Data / Properties

• Moisture: Max 7.0%
• Extract (dry basis): Min 77.0%
• Colour: 40 – 60 EBC (15.6 – 23.1 Lovibond)
• pH: 5.4 – 5.7

Storage and Handling

Store in a cool (< 20°C), dry, and pest-free environment. Like all caramel malts, it is hygroscopic; ensure bags are kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture uptake and “slackness” in the grain. Best used within 18–24 months of the production date.

Summary

The definitive malt for achieving a signature red glow and a rich, creamy mouthfeel in character-forward amber and dark ales.