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Simpsons Finest Pale Ale Maris Otter Malt

Original price $0.15 - Original price $108.99
Original price
$0.15
$0.15 - $108.99
Current price $0.15

We sell our grain by the ounce, and you can trust that our measurements are precise. We ensure accuracy within 0.08 ounces—equivalent to just 6-10 grain kernels—because we know how important it is for your brewing success. As fellow brewers, we treat your ingredients with the same care we use for our own. Utilize our convenient recipe builder options to combine grains as needed. Please consider combining grains to save time and materials—rest assured, your measurements will always be spot on.

Grain Specifications:
  • Maltster: Simpsons

  • Grain Type: Base Malt

  • Lovibond: 2.2 - 3.0

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes: Rich Malty

Classic British Base Malt for Rich, Malty Ales

Simpsons Finest Pale Ale Maris Otter® Malt is a premium, heritage malt that has been a cornerstone of traditional British brewing for decades. Known for its distinctive malty flavor and exceptional brewing performance, Maris Otter® delivers a rich, biscuity malt character that provides a robust foundation for a wide range of ale styles. Brewers seeking authenticity and superior flavor will find Maris Otter® indispensable for crafting complex, malt-forward beers.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

Simpsons Maris Otter® Malt imparts a rich, nutty, and biscuity flavor with a clean, slightly sweet malt backbone. Its deep, full-bodied malt character is unmatched, providing a strong yet balanced foundation for hop-driven or malt-centric beers. The malt’s pale golden color enhances the appearance of your brew, making it perfect for traditional British ales and beyond.

Typical Usage

Maris Otter® is ideal for a variety of ale styles, including pale ales, bitters, IPAs, and porters. It is used as a base malt in traditional British brewing, making up 70-100% of the grain bill. Maris Otter® offers excellent enzymatic power, making it a versatile base malt that works well with adjuncts and specialty grains. Brewers love Maris Otter® for its reliable performance and consistent, high-quality flavor.

Brewing Tips

  • Beer Styles: Perfect for pale ales, bitters, IPAs, porters, and traditional British ales.
  • Lovibond: 2.5-3.0L
  • Flavor Profile: Rich, biscuity, and nutty malt flavors with a clean, sweet malt backbone.
  • Usage: Typically used at 70-100% of the grain bill as a base malt for full-flavored ales.

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.