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Most brewing grains are malted barley, but they do very different jobs in the mash. Start with a base malt for fermentable extract, then add smaller amounts of specialty grains for color, body, sweetness, roast, toast, smoke, or mouthfeel.

If you already have a recipe, add the grain amounts to your cart and choose the crush option on each product. If the grains are going into the same batch, building the recipe in one cart is usually the fastest way for us to mill, label, and pack the order. Choose separate bagging only when you truly need the grains kept apart.

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  • Wheat and spelt grains: foam, soft bready flavor, haze, and wheat-beer structure.
  • Rye grains: spicy grain character, dryness, body, and rustic complexity.
  • Oat grains: silky mouthfeel, haze stability, soft sweetness, and stout or hazy IPA body.

Quick Grain Buying FAQ

What is barley malt? In beer recipes, “barley malt” usually means malted barley. Most base malts, crystal malts, roasted malts, and toasted malts are barley unless the product title says wheat, rye, oats, rice, corn, spelt, or another grain.

What is the difference between 2-row, pale malt, and pilsner malt? They are all light base malts, but they are not identical. 2-row is a clean all-purpose base, pale ale malt is usually a little more bready or malty, and pilsner malt is lighter and crisp for lagers, Belgian styles, and very pale beers.

How much specialty malt should I use? It depends on the malt and the style. Many specialty grains are used in small percentages because their flavor, color, sweetness, or roast can build quickly. Product pages include more specific guidance where available.

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Admiral Maltings Admiral Kilnsmith California-Grown Organic Caramel Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Admiral Kilnsmith | California-Grown Organic Caramel Malt

Admiral Maltings
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Admiral Kilnsmith Organic Caramel Malt | Rich Flavor & Color | 1 oz & 55 lb Bag Admiral Kilnsmith Organic Caramel Malt is an exceptional ca...

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Close up image of Briess American Honey Malt for brewing.
Image of a circular pile of Briess American Honey Malt for brewing beer.
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Briess American Honey Malt

Briess
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Sweet Honey-Like Aroma and Flavor with Smooth, Malty Depth Richly Kilned for Color, Aroma, and Residual Sweetness Briess American Honey Malt is a r...

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Image of a circular pile of Briess Caramel 40L Malt for brewing beer.
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Briess Caramel 40L Malt (Crystal)

Briess
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Medium Crystal Malt for Rich Caramel Flavor and Golden Hue Briess Caramel 40L Malt is a medium crystal malt produced from American 2-row barley. Dr...

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Image of a circular pile of Briess Caramel 60L Malt for beer brewing.
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Briess Caramel 60L Malt (Crystal)

Briess
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Briess Caramel 60L Malt (Crystal) Briess Caramel 60L Malt is a classic medium crystal malt made from American barley and roasted to deliver a riche...

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Image of a circular pile of Briess Caramel 80L Malt for homebrewing.
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Briess Caramel 80L Malt (Crystal)

Briess
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Deep Color and Rich Sweetness for Bold Beer Styles Briess Caramel 80L Malt is a richly kilned specialty malt designed to bring deep copper to reddi...

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Crisp Crisp Caramalt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Crisp Caramalt

Crisp
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Crisp Caramalt, a premium product from Crisp Malting Group, is a specialty malt that adds sweetness, body, and a delightful caramel character to yo...

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Crisp Crisp Crystal 77°L Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Crisp Crystal 77°L Malt

Crisp
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Crisp Crystal 77°L Malt – Rich Caramel Malt for Depth, Color, and Body Deep caramel sweetness, dark fruit character, and warm amber color for malt-...

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Crisp Crisp Crystal Light 45°L Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Crisp Crystal Light 45°L Malt

Crisp
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Crisp Crystal Light 45°L Malt, a premium creation from Crisp Malting Group, is a specialty malt that adds sweetness, body, and a light amber color ...

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Crisp Finest Maris Otter Ale Malt whole brewing grain showing golden English base malt color
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Crisp Finest Maris Otter® Ale Malt

Crisp
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Crisp Finest Maris Otter® Ale Malt Crisp Finest Maris Otter® Ale Malt is a classic English heritage base malt for brewers who want a richer malt fo...

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Mouterij Dingemans Aromatic Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Dingemans Cara 45 Malt

Mouterij Dingemans
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Enhance Your Beer's Flavor and Color with Dingemans Cara 45 Malt Dingemans Cara 45 Malt is a medium caramel malt that offers a rich, sweet caramel ...

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Mouterij Dingemans Aromatic Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Dingemans Special B Malt

Mouterij Dingemans
761 in stock

Add Richness and Complexity to Your Brew with Dingemans Special B Malt Dingemans Special B Malt is the go-to choice for brewers seeking to add deep...

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Image of French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal Malt, formally known as William Crisp Crystal 120L.
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French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal Malt (formerly Crisp Crystal 120L)

French & Jupps
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Intense Caramel, Dark Fruit, and Roasted Complexity Extra Dark Crystal Malt with Bold Flavor and Deep Color French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal M...

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Image of French & Jupps Standard Crystal Malt, formally know as William Crisp Crystal 60L Malt, perfect for adding color and sweetness to beers.
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French & Jupps Standard Crystal Malt (formerly Crisp Crystal 60L)

French & Jupps
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Deep Caramel Richness with Fruity Depth and a Ruby Hue Classic English Crystal Malt Reimagined by French & Jupps French & Jupps Standard Cr...

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Gambrinus Gambrinus Honey Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Gambrinus Honey Malt

Gambrinus
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Sweet and Rich Specialty Malt for Unique Flavor Profiles Gambrinus Honey Malt is a distinctive specialty malt renowned for its rich, honey-like swe...

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Simpsons Caramalt, Close-Up Vie'w Showing Detailed Grain Color and Texture
Simpsons Simpsons Caramalt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons Caramalt

Simpsons
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Sweet, Caramel-Flavored Malt for Added Body and Smoothness Simpsons Caramalt is a versatile specialty malt that brings a sweet, caramelized flavor ...

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Simpsons Simpsons Chocolate Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons Chocolate Malt

Simpsons
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Bold and Intensely Sweet Specialty Malt for Richer Beers Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt is a robust specialty malt designed to bring deep, rich c...

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Simpsons Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt (100L) : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt (94-107°L)

Simpsons
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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 ...

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Simpsons Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium 77°L Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt (72.1 - 85.0°L)

Simpsons
860 in stock

Rich Caramel Malt for Full-Bodied Beers Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt (72.1 - 85.0°L) is a flavorful specialty malt designed to bring a deep ca...

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Simpsons Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (175L) : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (169.3 - 188.1°L)

Simpsons
267 in stock

Bold and Intensely Sweet Specialty Malt for Richer Beers Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (169.3 - 188.1°L) is a robust specialty malt designed to ...

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Simpsons Simpsons Crystal Light Malt (40L) : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons Crystal Light Malt (36-43L)

Simpsons
893 in stock

Delicate Caramel Sweetness for Balanced Beers Simpsons Crystal Light Malt (36.2-42.9L) is a specialty malt designed to bring subtle caramel sweetne...

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Simpsons Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt (50-60L) : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt (63-72L)

Simpsons
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Balanced Caramel Sweetness for Versatile Brewing Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt (63-72L) is a versatile specialty malt that brings balanced caramel s...

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Simpsons Simpsons Crystal T50 Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons Crystal T50 Malt

Simpsons
319 in stock

Simpsons Crystal T50 Malt : Light Caramel Malt for Balanced Sweetness Enhance Your Beers with Clean Caramel Complexity Simpsons Crystal T50 Malt is...

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Simpsons Simpsons DRC® Malt | Double Roasted Crystal Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color
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Simpsons DRC® Malt | Double Roasted Crystal Malt

Simpsons
180 in stock

Rich, Complex Specialty Malt for Deep Flavor and Color Simpsons DRC® (Double Roasted Crystal) Malt is a unique and bold specialty malt designed to ...

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