Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt (50-60L)
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Grain Specifications:
Maltster: Simpsons
Grain Type: Crystal Malt
Lovibond: 63.2 - 71.8
Category: Barley
Notes: Caramel, Toffee Sweetness
Balanced Caramel Sweetness for Versatile Brewing
Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt (50-60L) is a versatile specialty malt that brings balanced caramel sweetness, rich toffee notes, and subtle complexity to your beers. With its medium caramelization, this malt adds depth and enhances body, making it an ideal choice for a wide variety of beer styles. Brewers looking to impart sweetness and smoothness with a moderate amber color will find Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt a perfect addition to their grain bill.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt offers rich caramel flavors complemented by hints of toffee and dried fruit. Its moderate Lovibond rating of 50-60L gives your beer a medium amber to copper color, contributing both to the beer's visual appeal and flavor complexity. The malt’s well-balanced sweetness makes it suitable for both malt-forward beers and those with a hop-driven profile, allowing it to harmonize with other ingredients.
Typical Usage
Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt is used in a wide range of beer styles, including pale ales, IPAs, amber ales, brown ales, and porters. It is typically added at 5-15% of the grain bill to enhance body, sweetness, and mouthfeel while contributing a rich amber hue. This malt is perfect for brewing beers that need a strong yet balanced malt backbone, offering versatility and consistency in any recipe.
Brewing Tips
- Beer Styles: Ideal for pale ales, IPAs, amber ales, brown ales, porters, and malt-forward styles.
- Lovibond: 50-60L
- Flavor Profile: Caramel sweetness with rich toffee and subtle dried fruit notes.
- Usage: Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill for body, sweetness, and medium amber color.