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Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt (72.1 - 85.0°L)

by Simpsons
$0.19 - $87.82
$0.19
$0.19 - $87.82
$0.19

We sell grain in one-ounce increments (16 oz = 1 lb) and by bulk bag. When adding grain, select the Recipe # (1, 2, or 3) using the radio buttons to assign it to a specific recipe. We’ll accurately weigh your order and combine all grains assigned to the same recipe into one labeled bag. If you’d like any grain kept separate, choose “Keep Separate” or note it in Cart Notes. Milling is available on request, simply check the appropriate checkbox below. View our Grain Ordering Guide here to learn more.
Grain Specifications:

  • Maltster: Simpsons

  • Grain Type: Caramel & Crystal Malts

  • Lovibond: 72.1 - 85.0°L

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

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 caramel sweetness and complexity to your beers. Known for its medium-dark caramelization, this malt adds layers of toffee, caramel, and dried fruit flavors, making it an excellent addition to malt-forward and darker beer styles. With its moderate Lovibond rating, this malt contributes a rich amber to deep copper color, perfect for creating full-bodied, visually appealing beers.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt imparts a bold caramel sweetness with pronounced notes of toffee, dark caramel, and hints of dried fruit such as raisins or figs. The malt's rich sweetness is balanced by a touch of roasted complexity, adding depth to the overall flavor profile. It provides a deep amber to copper hue, enhancing both the flavor and appearance of your brew.

Typical Usage

This malt is ideal for beer styles that require a strong malt backbone with caramel and toffee flavors, such as amber ales, brown ales, porters, and stouts. Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill, Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt enhances body, mouthfeel, and sweetness while adding a rich color to your beer. Its bold flavors also make it suitable for balancing hop-forward beers or creating malt-dominant styles.

Brewing Tips

  • Beer Styles: Ideal for amber ales, brown ales, porters, stouts, and malt-forward styles.
  • Lovibond: 72.1 - 85.0°L
  • Flavor Profile: Rich caramel and toffee with hints of dried fruit, adding depth and sweetness.
  • Usage: Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill for sweetness, body, and deep color.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer grain milling services?

Yes, we provide grain milling services free of charge before shipping. To have your grain milled, please select the "Yes, please mill my grain" option on each grain product before adding it to your cart. We use a high-end, 3-roller mill from Spike, set to a standard gap of 4.5, which achieves optimal cracking while minimizing excessive flour. If you prefer a coarser or finer mill, leave a note in the shopping cart, and we’ll adjust it to your preference.

If we notice that most grains were selected for milling but a few were not, we will assume it was an oversight and mill all of them. If your intention is different, please clarify in the shopping cart notes section.

How do you ensure accuracy when weighing grains?

We take great care to ensure that you receive the correct grains in the exact quantities needed for your recipe. Our multi-step process ensures precision, starting with weighing each grain type individually to an accuracy of 0.08 ounces. After that, we perform a final check by weighing the combined total to confirm accuracy. Your total grain weight will always be slightly over the ordered amount, never under, and always within an acceptable range for even the most detail-oriented brewers (like ourselves).

How are grains packaged before shipment?

We provide a convenient recipe-building tool to streamline the process for you, our team, and the environment. We encourage you to use this tool to build your recipes, ensuring you get exactly what you’ve ordered in the correct quantities. By combining all the grains for a single recipe into one bag, we help speed up your brew day, reduce packaging waste, and save time during order fulfillment. Rest assured, we prioritize accuracy when measuring and packing your grains.