
Simpsons DRC® Malt | Double Roasted 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: Simpsons
Grain Type: Crystal Malt
Lovibond: 105.6 - 120.6
Category: Barley
Notes: Heavy Caramel, Subtle Plums & Raisins
Rich, Complex Specialty Malt for Deep Flavor and Color
Simpsons DRC® (Double Roasted Crystal) Malt is a unique and bold specialty malt designed to impart rich, complex flavors and a deep color to your beers. This malt offers intense toffee, caramel, and dark fruit flavors, making it a versatile addition to a variety of beer styles that require depth and complexity. Whether used in small amounts for subtle enhancements or in larger quantities for a more dominant malt profile, Simpsons DRC® is perfect for creating richer, malt-forward brews with layers of flavor.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
Simpsons DRC® Malt delivers a robust flavor profile with strong notes of toffee, caramel, and dark dried fruits like raisins and figs. The double roasting process gives it a distinctive, layered sweetness with a hint of roasted complexity, adding depth to the overall beer. This malt also contributes a rich amber to dark brown color, making it visually appealing for darker ales, stouts, and porters.
Typical Usage
Simpsons DRC® Malt is ideal for a wide range of beer styles, including stouts, porters, strong ales, and malt-forward beers. It is typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill to add complexity, color, and a pronounced malt sweetness. The bold flavors from the double roasting process make it suitable for beers that benefit from a rich malt backbone and a smooth, sweet finish.
Brewing Tips
- Beer Styles: Ideal for stouts, porters, strong ales, and dark, malt-forward styles.
- Lovibond: ~70-80L
- Flavor Profile: Intense toffee, caramel, and dark fruit with roasted complexity and rich sweetness.
- Usage: Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill for added sweetness, depth, and dark color.