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Red Crystal Malt - 500g

Red Crystal Malt - 500g

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This 500g bag of Red Crystal Malt is an easy way to add toffee sweetness and a red tint to a single brew, or to try the malt before buying a bigger bag.

What it does

Red Crystal is a caramel malt that brings sweet caramel and toffee, light nutty and biscuit notes, and a distinctive reddish-amber hue. It is a handy size for steeping into a kit beer or for a one-off all-grain recipe.

Specs

  • Flavour: caramel, toffee, light nuttiness and biscuit
  • Colour: reddish to amber (approx. 40-60°L)
  • Typical use: 5-20% of the grain bill
  • Great in: red ales, amber ales and brown ales

How to use

Mash it with a base malt, or steep it in hot water to add colour and caramel flavour to an extract or kit brew. Our colour converter helps you predict the final shade.

Who it is for

Brewers building red and amber ales who want colour as much as flavour. For bigger or repeat brews see Red Crystal Malt 1kg and Red Crystal Malt 2.5kg. For a different shade, compare Crystal Malt and Dark Crystal Malt.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Red Crystal malt without mashing?

Yes. Like other crystal malts it can be steeped in hot water for extract or kit brews, as well as being mashed in all-grain recipes.

Can it be my only malt?

No. It has very little diastatic power, so it is used alongside a base malt that converts the mash.

How much should I use?

Typically 5-20% of the grain bill, depending on how much colour and caramel sweetness you want.

How should I store it?

Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place and use it reasonably soon once opened for the freshest flavour.