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Simpsons Simpsons Black (Patent) Malt – Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color

Simpsons Black (Patent) Malt

by Simpsons
$0.23 - $109.10
$0.23
$0.23 - $109.10
$0.23

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: Simpsons

  • Grain Type: Roasted Malt

  • Lovibond: 538 - 713

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes: Cocoa, Neutral

Dark, Roasty Specialty Malt for Deep Color and Bold Flavor

Simpsons Black Malt is a specialty malt that adds intense roasted flavors and a deep, dark color to your beers. Known for its bold character, this malt is perfect for creating stouts, porters, and other dark beer styles that require a strong roasted backbone. With its high degree of kilning, Simpsons Black Malt delivers pronounced flavors of coffee, chocolate, and char, making it ideal for brewers looking to add depth and complexity to their recipes. It is also an excellent substitute for Black Patent Malt, offering similar roasted characteristics while providing a smooth, well-balanced flavor.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

Simpsons Black Malt offers a rich, roasty flavor with prominent notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and burnt toast. It contributes a deep black color to your beer, giving it an appealing visual depth. The intense roasted character is well-balanced, providing bold flavors without excessive bitterness, allowing it to enhance both flavor and color without overpowering other ingredients.

Typical Usage

Simpsons Black Malt is commonly used in stouts, porters, and other dark beers where strong roasted flavors are essential. It is typically used in small amounts (1-5% of the grain bill) to add color and a pronounced roasted flavor without making the beer overly astringent. It can also be used to add complexity to lighter beer styles in smaller quantities.

Brewing Tips

  • Beer Styles: Ideal for stouts, porters, black IPAs, and other dark beer styles.
  • Lovibond: 500-600L
  • Flavor Profile: Intense roasted flavors with notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and burnt toast.
  • Usage: Typically used at 1-5% of the grain bill for deep color and roasted character.

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.