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Light Crystal Malt — AMSAT Character Malts

AMSAT Character Malts

Spec sheet The maker publishes these figures for this exact product.

Maker
AMSAT Character Malts
Origin
Australia
Type
crystal-caramel
Malt class
crystal
Color
28.8 °L (75.0 EBC)
Extract, fine-grind dry basis
70.0 %
Moisture
6.0 %
Diastatic power
0 °Lintner
Suggested max
15 % of grist
Needs mashing
No — can be steeped

Description

A glassy, fully converted crystal at 50–100 EBC, tasting of honey, golden syrup, caramel and biscuit. Five to ten percent gives a pale ale or bitter its sweetness and color.