extra Dark Crystal malt
With a wisp of burnt sugar flavour giving way to dried fruit, our Extra Dark Crystal Malt is part of the Dark Beer lexicon. Used delicately, it will help to achieve a darker colour in the final beer through its notable rich brown hue.
Malt Analysis
Moisture: 4.5% max
Extract (0.7/0.2mm), dry: 275 LDK min
Colour (EBC/SRM Units): 250 – 320 °EBC
Total Nitrogen/Protein, dry: <1.75% max
Moisture: 4.5% max
Extract (0.7/0.2mm), dry: 77.0% min
Colour (EBC/SRM Units): 270 – 350 °EBC
Moisture: 4.5% max
Extract (0.7/0.2mm), dry: 77% min
Colour (EBC/SRM Units): 135 – 165 °SRM
Malt details
Suggested Use: Used to give the characteristic colour and flavour of UK bitters and pale ales.
Flavour profile: Imparts toffee, caramel, sweet, nutty, stewed fruit, treacle, raisin flavours and red hues especially with the darker versions.
Inclusion rate: Up to 5%
Order options: 1 tonne tote, 500kg tote, 25kg bags
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