Crisp Chevallier® Heritage Base Malt
Chevallier® was the dominant barley variety in England from the 1820s until the early 20th century. Working with the John Innes Centre, Crisp Malt has revived this heritage grain to allow modern brewers to experience its exceptional character. It produces a malt that is significantly richer and more aromatic than modern high-yield varieties. Its flavour is defined by a deep, malty sweetness with distinctive notes of orange marmalade, hazelnuts, and toasted bread. In the brewhouse, it offers a robust body and a velvety mouthfeel that is perfect for recreating historical recipes or for adding a sophisticated, old-world complexity to contemporary craft beers.
Key Benefits
- Heritage Flavour: Provides a unique, intense malt profile that modern varieties cannot replicate.
- Rich Mouthfeel: Contributes a significant sense of body and “chewiness” to the palate.
- Historical Authenticity: The essential choice for brewers looking to produce authentic 19th-century beer styles.
- Enhanced Colour: Naturally deeper kilning provides a warm, golden-amber base.
Applications
- Brewing: The ultimate base malt for Heritage Ales, Barley Wines, Imperial Stouts, and traditional English Bitters.
- Distilling: Increasingly popular for heritage-style Single Malt whiskies due to its unique oily and fruity spirit precursors.
- Cider Making: A superb addition to “Graff” hybrids where a complex, bready malt backbone is required to balance dry cider.
Typical Usage
- Rate: Up to 100% of the grist. It is often used as a standalone base malt to showcase its full range of heritage flavours.
Technical Data
- Moisture: 3.5% max
- Extract (Dry Basis): 80.0% min
- Colour: 7.0 – 9.0 EBC
- Total Nitrogen: 1.50% – 1.75%
- Friability: 85% min
Storage and Handling
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area (below 20°C). Keep bags tightly sealed to protect the unique aromatic profile and prevent moisture uptake. Ensure the area is pest-free. Best used within 12 months.
Summary
A revived Victorian heritage malt that delivers an unrivalled depth of flavour with notes of marmalade and toasted malt, perfect for traditional and high-gravity ales.


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