Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt (72.1 - 85.0°L)

Rich Caramel Malt for Full-Bodied Beers

Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt (72.1 - 85.0°L) is a flavorful specialty malt designed to bring a deep caramel sweetness and complexity to your beers. Known for its medium-dark caramelization, this malt adds layers of toffee, caramel, and dried fruit flavors, making it an excellent addition to malt-forward and darker beer styles. With its moderate Lovibond rating, this malt contributes a rich amber to deep copper color, perfect for creating full-bodied, visually appealing beers.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt imparts a bold caramel sweetness with pronounced notes of toffee, dark caramel, and hints of dried fruit such as raisins or figs. The malt's rich sweetness is balanced by a touch of roasted complexity, adding depth to the overall flavor profile. It provides a deep amber to copper hue, enhancing both the flavor and appearance of your brew.

Typical Usage

This malt is ideal for beer styles that require a strong malt backbone with caramel and toffee flavors, such as amber ales, brown ales, porters, and stouts. Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill, Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt enhances body, mouthfeel, and sweetness while adding a rich color to your beer. Its bold flavors also make it suitable for balancing hop-forward beers or creating malt-dominant styles.

Brewing Tips

• Beer Styles: Ideal for amber ales, brown ales, porters, stouts, and malt-forward styles.
• Lovibond: 72.1 - 85.0°L
• Flavor Profile: Rich caramel and toffee with hints of dried fruit, adding depth and sweetness.
• Usage: Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill for sweetness, body, and deep color.