Maris Otter Pale Malt - Crisp Maltings

Maris Otter Pale Malt – Crisp Maltings

The benchmark British base malt, prized worldwide for its unique biscuit and lightly nutty character. Crisp Finest Maris Otter is made from the famous Maris Otter barley variety, delivering a rich, rounded flavour that's hard to match with modern high-yield pale malts — excellent extract efficiency, natural depth, and a balanced sweetness that lifts both hop-driven and malt-focused styles.

Use up to 100% of the grist for true-to-style bitters, pale ales, and porters, or as the backbone of any beer needing an authentic British malt foundation.

Technical details

• Colour: 5–7 EBC
• Flavour: Biscuit, mild nutty sweetness, gentle caramel
• Usage: Up to 100% of grain bill
• Best for: Best Bitter, English Pale Ale, Porter, Amber Ale, Mild, IPA
• Substitutes: Simpsons Maris Otter, Extra Pale Maris Otter, Crisp Extra Pale Ale Malt

Brewer's notes

Try at 100% of the grist in bitters or traditional pale ales — even simple hop bills come alive over its biscuit and nut foundation. For modern IPAs, it adds a subtle malt layer that keeps the beer from finishing too thin.