
French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal Malt
We sell our grain in one-ounce increments and by the bulk bag, allowing you to buy exactly what you need for your recipes. We accurately weigh out your selected grain and offer two convenient bagging options. To get the best pricing, we encourage you to use our Grain Bill selection radial buttons (Recipe #1, 2, or 3)—this lets us combine your selected grains into a single bag, reducing labor and packaging costs, with savings passed on to you. If you prefer each grain variety bagged separately, we’re happy to accommodate, though an additional fee applies due to the extra handling required. We also offer free milling upon request!
Grain Specifications:
Maltster: French & Jupps
Grain Type: Caramel & Crystal Malts
Lovibond:
Category: Barley
Notes:
Intense Caramel, Dark Fruit, and Roasted Complexity
Extra Dark Crystal Malt with Bold Flavor and Deep Color
French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal Malt—formerly William Crisp Crystal 120L—is an exceptionally rich and flavorful specialty malt that brings profound depth to malt-forward beer styles. Slowly and meticulously kilned over extended time, this Extra Dark Crystal develops a powerful sensory profile dominated by muscovado sugar, caramelized sugars, black treacle, and fresh roasted coffee. It’s an ingredient that demands attention in every sip.
This malt not only enhances your beer’s color with deep ruby to garnet tones, but also introduces a full-bodied backbone of layered sweetness and roasted bitterness. Refined notes of dried fruits like prunes, raisins, and dates follow, giving complexity and depth without cloying heaviness. The result is a luxurious malt that provides intense character in small amounts, perfect for rich ales, porters, stouts, and high-gravity brews where bold flavor is essential.
Flavor & Color Contributions:
- Color: ~120°L (approx. 240 EBC) – deep ruby to dark garnet hues
- Flavor: Muscovado sugar, black treacle, roasted coffee, intense caramel
- Aroma: Deep toffee, dark fruit (prune, raisin, date), and a hint of bitterness
Usage Recommendations:
- Usage Rate: 3–10% of the grist
- Beer Styles: Imperial Stouts, Robust Porters, Brown Ales, Dark Milds, Barleywines
- Flavor Impact: Adds body, color, rich sweetness, and balanced bitterness
- Application: Ideal for adding intense complexity to malt-driven recipes
Grain Specifications:
- Lovibond (approx): 120°L
- EBC: ~240
- Grain Type: Extra Dark Crystal Malt
- Origin: UK
Why Choose French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal?
This Extra Dark Crystal Malt is the pinnacle of caramel malt complexity. Crafted by one of the UK’s oldest and most respected maltsters, it offers unmatched flavor intensity and visual richness. Whether you’re creating a robust Porter, luxurious Stout, or decadent Strong Ale, French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal transforms your grain bill with depth, complexity, and elegance.