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Extra Dark Crystal Malt — Bairds

Bairds

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

Maker
Bairds
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
crystal-caramel
Malt class
crystal
Color
117.4 °L (310.0 EBC)
Extract, fine-grind dry basis
77.0 %
Moisture
4.5 %
Diastatic power
0 °Lintner
Suggested max
5 % of grist
Needs mashing
No — can be steeped

Description

The end of the crystal ladder at 270-350 EBC, where the sweetness turns to burnt sugar and the color does most of the talking. A percent or two in an old ale or a strong bitter.

Source

bairds-malt.co.uk