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Simpsons Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (175L) – Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color

Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (175L)

by Simpsons
$0.19 - $113.99
$0.19
$0.19 - $113.99
$0.19

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: Crystal Malt

  • Lovibond: 169.3 - 188.1

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes: Raisins, Christmas Cake

Bold and Intensely Sweet Specialty Malt for Richer Beers

Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt is a robust specialty malt designed to bring deep, rich caramel flavors and a full-bodied sweetness to your beer. Known for its bold, complex character, this malt is ideal for brewers looking to create darker beer styles with layers of flavor. The intense caramel and toffee notes from Crystal Extra Dark make it a perfect addition to stouts, porters, and other dark ales, adding depth and complexity to the malt profile while enhancing mouthfeel and color.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt delivers a deep, roasted sweetness with prominent notes of dark caramel, toffee, and molasses. Its high kilning process results in a malt with a distinctive rich flavor that can also introduce subtle hints of dark fruits like raisins and plums. This malt contributes a deep ruby to dark brown color, giving your beer a rich, eye-catching appearance along with an intensely sweet and roasted aroma.

Typical Usage

Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt is perfect for beer styles where deep caramel and roasted sweetness are essential. It is commonly used in stouts, porters, brown ales, and barleywines. This malt can make up 5-15% of the grain bill depending on the intensity of flavor and color desired. Its bold character enhances the overall malt complexity while complementing other specialty malts or roasted grains in your recipe.

The malt also contributes to improved mouthfeel and head retention, making it a great choice for beers that require a rich, smooth finish.

Brewing Tips

  • Beer Styles: Ideal for stouts, porters, brown ales, barleywines, and other dark, malt-forward styles.
  • Lovibond: 150-170L
  • Flavor Profile: Deep caramel, toffee, molasses, with hints of dark fruit and roasted sweetness.
  • Usage: Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill for added color, sweetness, and complexity.

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.