{"product_id":"roasted-barley-crisp-maltings","title":"Roasted Barley - Crisp Maltings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoasted Barley – Crisp Maltings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnmalted barley roasted to near-black, Crisp Roasted Barley is the defining ingredient of dry Irish stout — delivering intense coffee bitterness, opaque black colour, and a sharp, dry roast edge that no other grain quite replicates. Unlike malted roasted grains, the absence of malting keeps the flavour raw and assertive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse sparingly: 0.5% adds dramatic colour with minimal flavour impact; up to 5% for full roast intensity. Always check mash pH — roasted barley is highly acidic and can push pH significantly.\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 1100–1400 EBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense burnt coffee, crisp dry roast\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 Dry Irish Stout, Imperial Stout, Porter, Black IPA, Schwarzbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp Black Malt (softer), Weyermann Carafa® III Special (smoother), Crisp Chocolate Malt (milder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer's notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at 0.5% if you want darkness without roast punch. At higher rates, balance with a touch of oats or lactose to soften the dry edge. Always pair with diastatic base malts for mash performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crisp Maltings","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":53362111676759,"sku":null,"price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":53362111709527,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5929_8cca4241-1e84-4779-8b08-fba1972bf462.jpg?v=1769253655","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/roasted-barley-crisp-maltings","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}