Simpsons Light Crystal is a lightly roasted crystallized malt. In a wort it will contribute a mild nutty sweetness with hints of biscuit and dried apricot, along with golden hues. In addition to flavor and color adjustment, Light Crystal will also add body without dominating the flavor of a finished beer.
Origin
United Kingdom
Suggested Styles
Can be used in almost any style
Usage Rates
5-15% for additional sweetness and body in Bitter, Brown Ale, or IPA
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 36.2-42.9 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 69% |
| Moisture | 6% |
Substitutes
Sugar Creek Crystal 40, Briess Caramel 40
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.