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Crushed Brown Malt – 500g Bag

Crushed Brown Malt – 500g Bag

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Brown malt in a 500g bag: stronger biscuit and toast than amber malt, and the traditional backbone of historic English porters.

Key features

  • Stronger biscuit and toast character than amber malt
  • Adds colour and depth with a dry, light coffee roast
  • Softer than chocolate or black malt
  • A traditional choice for historic porters and brown beers
  • Supplied crushed

Specs

  • Weight: 500g
  • Colour: 140-160 EBC (maltster spec)
  • Flavour: dry biscuit, toast, light coffee
  • Typical use: 1-10% of the grain bill
  • Great in: porters, brown ales and milds

The 500g bag is ideal for trying it in a single batch or for recipes that only need a small amount.

How to use

Mash it with a pale base malt. Most recipes use 1-10% of the grain bill.

Who it's for

All-grain brewers recreating historic porters or brewing brown ales and dark milds.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it crushed?

Yes, it comes crushed and ready to use, so you do not need a grain mill.

What is the difference between brown and amber malt?

Brown malt is darker, with stronger biscuit and toast and a light coffee note. Amber malt is lighter, giving dry biscuit flavour and a red-amber hue.

Which size should I buy?

500g suits a single batch or a small addition. If you use it often, the 1kg or 2.5kg bags are better value.

How should I store it?

Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place away from damp and pests. Crushed malt is best used fresh, so buy the size you will use reasonably soon.