Simpsons Dark Crystal is a crystallized malt with a medium-heavy roast. Its roasting process gives Dark Crystal complex aromas and flavors of toffee, burnt caramel and raisin without the bitterness of a fully roasted dark malt. It will also contribute reddish colors to a wort.
Origins
United Kingdom
Suggested Styles
Best suited for amber-colored or darker beers
Usage Rates
3-15% for additional red color and sweetness in Brown Ale, Dark Mild, Scotch Ale
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 94.3-107.5 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 69% |
| Moisture | 5% |
Substitutes
Briess Caramel 90
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.