Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt (94-107°L)

Rich, Caramel Specialty Malt for Deep Flavor and Color

Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt (94.3-107.5°L) is a flavorful specialty malt known for imparting rich caramel sweetness and deep color to your beers. With its dark caramelization, this malt is perfect for brewers looking to add complex flavors of toffee, caramel, and dried fruit to their brews. Its bold flavor profile makes it a versatile addition to a range of beer styles, particularly those that benefit from enhanced malt character, such as porters, stouts, and dark ales.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt delivers a robust malt sweetness with notes of dark caramel, toffee, and subtle dried fruits like raisins or figs. It imparts a deep amber to brown color, giving your beer both visual depth and a complex flavor profile. The malt's intense sweetness is well-balanced, providing richness without overpowering other ingredients in the beer.

Typical Usage

Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt is ideal for beer styles that require a strong malt presence with caramel and toffee undertones. It can be used in a variety of dark ales, porters, stouts, and even richer pale ales or IPAs. Typically, this malt is used at 5-15% of the grain bill to add depth of flavor, color, and body to the beer. Its contribution to mouthfeel and head retention makes it a great option for enhancing the overall beer experience.

Brewing Tips

• Beer Styles: Perfect for porters, stouts, dark ales, and malt-forward beer styles.
• Lovibond: 94.3-107.5°L
• Flavor Profile: Deep caramel and toffee notes with hints of dried fruit and a rich malt sweetness.
• Usage: Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill for added sweetness, color, and body.