Crystal Dark Malt - Crisp Maltings

Dark Crystal Malt (Crystal 400) – Crisp Maltings

The darkest of Crisp's crystal range, Dark Crystal Malt delivers a deep copper hue and a rich, complex sweetness built on burnt caramel, toffee, and raisin notes. The high level of unfermented dextrin sugars adds substantial body and mouthfeel to the finished beer — without the astringency of roasted malts.

Use up to 15% for bold colour and caramel depth, or at lower rates to add warmth and body to any dark or amber style.

Technical details

• Colour: 245–290 EBC (Crystal 400)
• Flavour: Burnt caramel, toffee, raisins
• Usage: Up to 15% of grain bill
• Best for: Dark Ale, Brown Ale, Red Ale, Dark Mild, Scotch Ale, Porter, Best Bitter

Brewer's notes

Caramelised malts increase mouthfeel, body, and foam stability. Dark Crystal sits at the top of the crystal colour range — use it when you want deep copper colour and rich caramel complexity. Pairs well with Amber or Brown Malt for a layered dark malt profile.