{"product_id":"carapils","title":"Carapils","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody and Foam Without Flavor • Invisible Improvement • The Head Retention Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarapils is a dextrine-style malt prized for doing its work invisibly: it builds body, mouthfeel, and rock-solid head retention while adding virtually no flavor or color. Its production creates a high proportion of unfermentable dextrins, which survive fermentation to give the finished beer more substance and a creamier, longer-lasting foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an extract potential of 33 PPG and a color of just 2 °Lovibond, Carapils can be slipped into nearly any recipe — from the palest pilsner to the hoppiest IPA — without shifting its color or taste in the slightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssentially neutral, flavor-silent character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuller, rounder body and mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, creamy, long-lasting foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved lacing on the glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo meaningful color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven a small addition noticeably improves foam stability and palate fullness; larger additions add further body, though most recipes get everything they need from a modest dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarapils is a staple ingredient across a huge range of beer styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilsner and Light Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlonde Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny beer needing better foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is especially valuable in dry, highly attenuated, or adjunct-heavy beers that would otherwise finish thin with fleeting head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarapils is typically used at 2–5% of the grain bill. Around 2% provides a clear improvement in head retention, while 5% adds noticeably fuller body — more than that yields diminishing returns and can leave the beer overly dextrinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReach for it whenever a recipe tastes right but feels thin or pours with weak foam; it fixes the texture without touching the flavor you've already dialed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 2 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Body, head retention, neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 2–5% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Pilsners, IPAs, pale ales, light lagers, virtually any style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a brilliantly clear pilsner, a West Coast IPA, or any beer that deserves a thick cap of foam, Carapils provides the body and head retention that make a good beer look and feel great.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064914890950,"sku":null,"price":0.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064914923718,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45930631954630,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45935196602566,"sku":null,"price":14.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45933722730694,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/carapils.png?v=1781146101","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/carapils","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}