Crisp Finest Maris Otter Ale Malt is the famous British base malt, grown on the chalk soils of the North Norfolk coast and prized for rich, moreish ales. This 25kg sack is crushed and ready to mash, ideal for brewers who make traditional British beers regularly.
Character
- Sweet malt flavour with notes of baked bread and light toffee
- The full malt body Maris Otter is known for
- A barley variety grown for more than 50 years
Crisp typical specification
- Type: ale base malt, supplied crushed
- Colour: 5.5-7.2 EBC
- Usage: up to 100% of the grist
- Extract: 80.6%
- Moisture: 3.5% max
How to use
Use it as all or most of the grain bill, adding crystal or roasted malts for colour and flavour. Crisp recommends it for milds, English ales, IPAs, stouts, porters, barley wines and golden ales.
Classic partners are English hops such as Fuggles or Challenger and an ale yeast like Safale S-04. For paler beers, see Crisp Crushed Maris Otter Extra Pale 25kg.
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