{"product_id":"crystal-240-malt-crisp-maltings","title":"Crystal Medium Malt - Crisp Maltings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrystal 240 Malt (Medium Crystal) – Crisp Maltings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\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 ~240 EBC (Medium Crystal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, caramel, dried fruit, mild biscuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best Bitter, Amber Ale, IPA, Dunkel, Vienna Lager, Brown Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp Crystal Light \/ Crystal 150 (lighter), Simpsons Crystal Medium, Weyermann Caramunich Type 2 (smoother)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer's notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crisp Maltings","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":53363556286807,"sku":null,"price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":53363556319575,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5579_0b8ec35b-4b52-4a8a-9f12-df39d16b51e1.jpg?v=1769253646","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/crystal-240-malt-crisp-maltings","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}