Crisp – Extra Pale Malt – 25kg Bag Unmilled

Crisp Extra Pale Base Malt

Crisp Extra Pale Malt is specifically produced from low-nitrogen, two-row winter barley to meet the demands of modern craft brewers. By utilizing a lighter kilning regime than standard Ale Malt, Crisp preserves a very pale straw hue while ensuring full starch conversion and high extract yield. The result is a malt that offers a subtle, sweet graininess without the bready or biscuity notes associated with darker base malts. This clean canvas allows hop aromatics or delicate yeast esters to take centre stage, making it an indispensable ingredient for contemporary pale beer styles that require maximum clarity and a dry, refreshing finish.

Key Benefits

1. Ultra-Pale Colour: Enables the production of very light-coloured beers without sacrificing extract.
2. Neutral Profile: Provides a clean, sweet malt base that doesn’t compete with hop flavours.
3. High Modification: Ensures excellent extract efficiency and easy processing in the brewhouse.
4. Low Polyphenols: Sourced to help maintain long-term beer brightness and flavour stability.

Applications

1. Brewing: Primary base for Golden Ales, Session IPAs, Hazy Pales, and contemporary Lagers.
2. Distilling: Useful for distillers wanting a very clean, fermentable wash with minimal cereal-heavy influence.
3. Cider Making: Perfect for “Graff” styles where the brewer wants to add body and alcohol without darkening the cider’s natural straw colour.

Typical Usage

1. Rate: 80% to 100% of the grist. Often used as a 100% base for light summer ales or to dilute the colour of more kilned speciality malts.

Technical Data

1. Moisture: 4.0% max
2. Extract (Dry Basis): 81.5% min
3. Colour: 2.5 – 3.5 EBC
4. Total Nitrogen: 1.35% – 1.65%
5. Friability: 88% min

Storage and Handling

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area (below 20°C). Keep bags sealed and away from floor surfaces to prevent moisture uptake. Ensure the area is free from pests. Best used within 12 months of the production date.

Summary

A premium, low-colour base malt that provides a clean, neutral foundation, allowing brewers to showcase vibrant hop characters and maintain a pale, bright appearance.