Cara-pils/Dextrine

[traviswalken]

I am modifying a brewing classic styles recipe and need a little guidance. I want to add a more substantial mouthfeel to Jamil's robust porter recipe. I'd like to add about 8 oz. of cara-pils. I believe cara-pils will add unfermentable sugars in a similar fashion to crystal.

Should I reduce the crystal malt to avoid too much sweetness?

Thanks.

 

[jtratcliff]

yup. back off a similar amount of light crystal or even 2-row.

Carapils is closer in color to 2-row than C10 but 8oz probably won't make much difference in color.

 

[bratrules]

IMO 8 oz is fine for most recipes. It won't add any extra sweetness.