{"product_id":"carafa-ii","title":"Carafa II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Mild Roast • Deep Color Without Harshness • Lager-Smooth Darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarafa II is a German roasted malt prized for delivering deep, dark color with a remarkably smooth, mild roast character. Where conventional black malts bring bite and astringency, Carafa II keeps its roast gentle and rounded — the secret behind dark lagers that drink as cleanly as pale ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a color rating of 415 °Lovibond, Carafa II provides serious darkening power in very small doses, and its 32 PPG of extract is unusually generous for a roasted malt. A little goes a long way toward black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, mild roasted character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft coffee and cocoa hints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, rounded finish — no harsh bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep brown-to-black color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow astringency at typical rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt minimal rates, Carafa II works almost purely as a coloring malt, leaving flavor nearly untouched. Increase the dose and a soft, elegant roast emerges — present but never aggressive, true to its German dark-lager heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarafa II is a staple ingredient in many smooth dark styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchwarzbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Dunkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaltic Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDunkles Bock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also the go-to malt for darkening any recipe — even a pale one — without dragging roast flavor along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to its strong coloring power, Carafa II is typically used at 1–5% of the total grain bill. The low end adjusts color with minimal flavor impact, while the upper end adds the smooth, gentle roast that defines schwarzbier and dunkel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor black IPAs, Carafa II lets hop character stay front and center; for even softer results, add it late in the mash or cap the sparge with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 415 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Smooth roast, mild, color-forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 1–5% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Schwarzbiers, dunkels, black IPAs, dark lagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're brewing a silky schwarzbier, a hop-forward black IPA, or simply darkening a recipe without roughness, Carafa II provides deep color and smooth roast with none of the harsh edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064914628806,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064914661574,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45930632413382,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45935235465414,"sku":null,"price":19.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45933725319366,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/carafa-ii.png?v=1781146135","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/carafa-ii","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}