Crystal Medium Malt - Crisp Maltings

Crystal 240 Malt (Medium Crystal) – Crisp Maltings

A traditional British medium crystal malt from Crisp Maltings, produced by carefully roasting two-row spring barley to achieve a rich caramel profile. Crystal 240 develops a deep amber to copper hue and brings classic toffee sweetness with dried fruit notes — building body, improving mouthfeel, and enhancing foam without stepping into dark roast territory.

Use at 5–15% to add colour, flavour complexity, and mid-range malt sweetness. Around 10% is the sweet spot for deepening malt flavour without overshadowing hops.

Technical details

• Colour: ~240 EBC (Medium Crystal)
• Flavour: Toffee, caramel, dried fruit, mild biscuit
• Usage: Up to 15% of grain bill
• Best for: Best Bitter, Amber Ale, IPA, Dunkel, Vienna Lager, Brown Ale
• Substitutes: Crisp Crystal Light / Crystal 150 (lighter), Simpsons Crystal Medium, Weyermann Caramunich Type 2 (smoother)

Brewer's notes

Crystal 240 contributes rounded caramel sweetness with hints of toffee and soft raisin. An easy way to avoid thinness in IPAs and bitters, adding inviting amber-copper colour and a touch of dried fruit complexity without stepping into dark crystal territory.