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Crystal (400 EBC) — Warminster Maltings

Warminster Maltings

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

Maker
Warminster Maltings
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
crystal-caramel
Malt class
crystal
Color
184.4 °L (487.5 EBC)
Extract, fine-grind dry basis
71.2 %
Moisture
3.5 %
Diastatic power
0 °Lintner
Suggested max
10 % of grist
Needs mashing
No — can be steeped

Description

Sold as Crystal 400. Burnt toffee and a deep ruby color. One to five percent is enough; above that it tastes like dark crystal rather than beer.