Malt comparison
Dark Crystal (Crystal 400) vs Crystal Extra Dark
Dark Crystal (Crystal 400) is a caramel malt from Crisp Malt; Crystal Extra Dark is a caramel malt from Simpsons Malt. Their colour is similar (418–478 and 495–550 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): 71.5% versus ≥ 70%. By type, class, grain and colour they are among the closest malts from different maltsters in the catalogue.
| Dark Crystal (Crystal 400)Crisp Malt | Crystal Extra DarkSimpsons Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Crisp Malt | Simpsons Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Caramel | Caramel |
| Colour (EBC) | 418–478 | 495–550 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | 71.5 | ≥ 70 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 10 | – |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 3 | ≤ 5 |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | Porters, Ruby | Barleywine, Dry Stout, Imperial Stout, Milk Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Porter |
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