Simpsons Brown Malt is a medium-kilned specialty malt made from Pearl barley, offering toasty, nutty, and mild coffee flavours with a rich amber-brown hue.
Traditionally used in porters, stouts, and historical ales, this malt adds depth and complexity to a beer's malt profile. The milled format ensures easy mash integration and efficient extraction.
Key Characteristics:
Base Grain: Pearl Barley
Colour (EBC/Lovibond): 100–150 EBC (40–60°L) – Produces a deep amber to brown colour.
Flavour Profile: Toasty, nutty, mild coffee, biscuit-like dryness.
Diastatic Power: Low – Can provide some fermentable sugars but best used as a specialty malt.
Extract Yield: ~70–75% – Moderate contribution to gravity.
Brewing Applications:
Ideal for porters, stouts, brown ales, and historical recipes.
Used at 5–15% to add depth without overpowering other malts.
Pairs well with caramel malts for complexity or black malts for added roastiness.
Adds a dry, slightly roasty finish, balancing sweeter malts.