Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt is a highly caramelised specialty malt made from Flagon barley, offering deep caramel, toffee, raisin, and burnt sugar flavours with a rich amber to deep red-brown hue.
It enhances sweetness, body, and colour, making it a versatile addition to a wide range of beer styles. The milled format allows for efficient mash integration and flavour extraction.
Key Characteristics:
Base Grain: Flagon Barley
Colour (EBC/Lovibond): 200–400 EBC (75–150°L) – Produces a deep amber to dark red-brown colour.
Flavour Profile: Toffee, dark caramel, dried fruit, slight burnt sugar.
Diastatic Power: None – Non-enzymatic malt used for flavour, sweetness, and body.
Extract Yield: ~70–75% – Contributes residual sweetness and mouthfeel.
Brewing Applications:
Ideal for bitters, porters, stouts, dark lagers, and Belgian ales.
Used at 5–15% to add depth, complexity, and residual sweetness.
Pairs well with roasted malts for layered malt complexity.
Improves mouthfeel and enhances malt-driven beer styles.