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  • Pale Crystal Malt - 500g key facts: pack size: 500g, colour: 60-90 EBC (20-30 °L), typical use: 5-30% of grain bill
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Pale Crystal Malt - 500g

Pale Crystal Malt - 500g

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Pale Crystal Malt in a 500g bag is the right size for adding soft caramel and body to a single bitter or pale ale. It comes from Thomas Fawcett and is lighter than standard crystal, so it adds sweetness without much colour.

What it adds

  • Soft caramel and toffee sweetness with a biscuity note
  • Body and smoothness for balanced, easy-drinking beers
  • Light amber colour with less roast than darker crystal malts
  • Low enzyme content, so it is used with a base malt

Specifications

  • Maltster: Thomas Fawcett & Sons, Castleford
  • Type: crystal (caramel) malt
  • Colour: 60-90 EBC (20-30 °L), maltster's typical analysis
  • Typical use: 5-30% of the grain bill
  • Pack size: 500g

How to use it

Mash with a base malt, or steep for an extract brew.

Who it's for

Brewers trying pale crystal for the first time, or making one-off batches of bitter, pale ale or IPA.

Also available in: 1kg, 2.5kg

Goes well with

Not sure which malt you need? Our Malt Selector compares colour and flavour across the whole range.

Frequently Asked Questions
How is pale crystal different from standard crystal malt?

It is lighter, at 60-90 EBC, so it adds a softer caramel note and less colour than standard crystal.

Can I use pale crystal in an extract brew?

Yes. Crystal malts can be steeped in hot water and the liquid added to the boil.

Does pale crystal need a base malt?

Yes. It has low diastatic power, so mash it alongside a base malt such as pale ale or lager malt.

Is 500g enough for one brew?

For most 23 litre recipes using pale crystal at around 10% of the grain bill, yes.