Crisp Best Ale Base Malt
Widely regarded as the backbone of the traditional British brewhouse, Crisp Best Ale Malt is crafted to ensure even, high-level modification. By utilising specific two-row winter barley varieties grown in the sandy soils of East Anglia and a meticulous kilning process, Crisp achieves a malt with a slightly deeper colour and a more pronounced malty flavour than standard lager malts. It delivers a robust extract with a sweet, biscuity profile and subtle notes of caramel. While perfectly suited to traditional infusion mashing and top-fermented ales, its versatility makes it an excellent base for modern craft styles where a solid malt backbone is required to balance hop-forward profiles.
Key Benefits
- Consistency: Highly modified for reliable extract and easy, predictable mashing.
- Classic Flavour: Delivers a quintessential British sweet maltiness with light toasted notes.
- Low Nitrogen: Sourced specifically for low protein content to aid natural clarity and shelf stability.
- High Extract: Excellent modification levels ensure maximum fermentable sugars are available.
Applications
- Brewing: Primary base malt for English Bitters, IPAs, Porters, Stouts, and Barley Wines.
- Distilling: Used in specialist malt whisky production where a more “ale-like” precursor or specific flavour profile is desired.
- Winemaking & Cider: Occasionally used in heavy “Graff” (malt-cider hybrids) to provide body and residual sweetness.
Typical Usage
- Rate: 80% to 100% of the grist. It can be used as the sole base grain or blended with speciality malts.
Technical Data
- Moisture: 3.5% max
- Extract (Dry Basis): 82.0% min
- Colour: 5.0 – 7.0 EBC
- Total Nitrogen: 1.40% – 1.65%
- Diastatic Power: 45° IoB min
Storage and Handling
Store in cool, dry conditions (below 20°C) and away from direct sunlight. Ensure the storage area is free from pests. Once opened, ensure bags are tightly sealed to prevent moisture pick-up. Best used within 12 months of the production date.
Summary
A premium, all-purpose British base malt providing a rich malty foundation and excellent extract efficiency for a wide variety of ale styles.
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