{"product_id":"carafa-iii","title":"Carafa III","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Color, Minimum Harshness • Dehusked Smoothness • Jet-Black Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarafa III is the darkest of the German Carafa malts, prized for delivering jet-black color with an exceptionally smooth, mild roast character. Because the husk — the source of most roasted-malt astringency — has been removed before roasting, this dehusked malt darkens a beer dramatically while staying gentle on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a color rating of 525 °Lovibond, Carafa III out-colors even black patent malt, yet its 32 PPG of extract and dehusked smoothness make it a far softer-spoken ingredient. Tiny additions produce striking results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery smooth, mild roast character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle coffee and dark cocoa notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDehusked — virtually no astringency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense black color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, soft finish even in dark beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed in small amounts, Carafa III is essentially an elegant coloring tool, turning a beer black while barely registering on the palate. Larger additions bring a refined, velvety roast — deep but never burnt or acrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarafa III is a staple ingredient in many refined dark styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchwarzbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaltic Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Dark Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDunkles Bock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImperial Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Saison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also ideal for color correction in any recipe where added roast flavor would be unwelcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to its extreme coloring power, Carafa III is typically used at 1–5% of the total grain bill. One or two percent will take most beers to black with hardly any flavor shift, while the upper end contributes a smooth, understated roast depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn black IPAs and dark lagers, pair Carafa III with a clean base malt and let it handle color alone; in stouts, blend it with roasted barley to soften the overall roast profile.\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: 525 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Smooth roast, deep color, mild, dehusked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 1–5% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Schwarzbiers, black IPAs, Baltic porters, dark lagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're perfecting a schwarzbier, building a hop-driven black IPA, or pushing a porter to true black, Carafa III delivers maximum darkness with the smoothest roast in brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064914727110,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064914825414,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45930632478918,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45935235498182,"sku":null,"price":19.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45933725417670,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/carafa-iii.png?v=1781146137","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/carafa-iii","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}