Malt comparison
Medium Crystal Malt vs Crystal Light
Medium Crystal Malt is a caramel malt from Gladfield Malt; Crystal Light is a caramel malt from Simpsons Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives (web)), 1 kg of Medium Crystal Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Crystal Light. Their colour is similar (90–130 and 105–124 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 78% versus ≥ 70%.
| Medium Crystal MaltGladfield Malt | Crystal LightSimpsons Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Simpsons Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Caramel | Caramel |
| Grain | Barley | – |
| Colour (EBC) | 90–130 | 105–124 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 78 | ≥ 70 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 25 | – |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 6 | ≤ 6 |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Amber Ale, American Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, English Bitter, Porter, Red Ale, Scotch Ale |
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