{"product_id":"brown-malt-crisp-maltings","title":"Brown Malt - Crisp Maltings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrown Malt – Crisp Maltings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted beyond amber but not as dark as chocolate, Crisp Brown Malt occupies a unique space in the grain store. It brings a dry, nutty profile with milky coffee notes and a warm reddish-brown hue — adding depth and roast complexity without tipping into bitterness or darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple of traditional British brewing, it's the malt that gives brown ales and porters their characteristic toasted grain backbone. Use it at 3–5% to layer in nuanced roast character while keeping the beer approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e 121–148 EBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry roast, nutty, milky coffee, pastry undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 5% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Ale, Porter, Stout, Mild Ale, Oatmeal Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp Pale Chocolate, Crisp Chocolate (use sparingly), Weyermann Munich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer's notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse at 3–5% in brown ales or porters to add toasted grain depth and colour without bitterness. A great way to add character to low-ABV styles while keeping a soft, approachable roast presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crisp Maltings","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":53338296254807,"sku":null,"price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":53338296287575,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5921_07e3af39-bedc-4efa-9dad-92fb9a6b0ac4.jpg?v=1769253659","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/brown-malt-crisp-maltings","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}