Briess Crystal Red is a heavily roasted crystallized malt. It allows brewers to make color adjustments with a small usage rate, minimizing impact on flavor. At smaller quantities Crystal Red will add deep red color with burnt sugar flavor notes, and in larger quantities it will lend reddish-brown cola hues and intense caramel flavor with prune and raisin notes. Along with flavor and color contributions, Crystal Red will improve head retention and mouthfeel.
Origin
North America
Suggested Styles
Best suited for Amber colored or darker beers
Usage Rates
<1% Color adjustment in Pale Ales and Lagers
1-3% Orange color and light caramel flavor in Amber Ales and Lagers
3-7% Red color and caramel/toffee flavor in Scotch Ale
7-10% Deep red/cola color and burnt sugar flavor in Dark Ales and Lagers
10-15% Intense flavor and color in darker/heavier styles like Barleywine and Stout
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 150 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 75% |
| Moisture | 2.5% |
Substitutes
Weyermann CaraAroma, Simpsons Extra Dark Crystal
Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
Founded in the former Czechoslovakia in 1876, Briess Malting & Ingredients Co. has over a century of experience as a maltster. After emigrating to Wisconsin the family-owned business continued to produce specialty malts for export. Now in their 5th generation, Briess is an industry leader, producing more styles of malt than any other maltster in the world. All Briess products are non-GMO and Kosher.