Simpsons Black malt is a heavily roasted malt which will lend a deep brown to black color even in small quantities. It will contribute a relatively neutral dry flavor with hints of cocoa, but without too much harsh bitterness or roasted flavors.
Origin
United Kingdom
Suggested Styles
Best suited for dark beers
Usage Rates
Up to 10% in Black IPA, Porter, or Schwarzbier
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 538-713 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 69% |
| Moisture | 3% |
Substitutes
Briess Black, Sugar Creek Black
Simpsons Malt
Producing over 250,000 tons of malt per year Simpsons is "the home of good malt". James Parker Simpson opened his malting business in 1862 and in the following decades the family business has grown into one of the leading suppliers for brewers and distillers in the UK and around the globe.