Bold and Intensely Sweet Specialty Malt for Richer Beers Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (169.3 - 188.1°L) 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: 169.3 - 188.1°L 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.
