Malt
Mark 5 Medium Crystal
Less sweet than light crystal, with stronger roasted taste.
Suitable for
German-style Lagers, Ales, Pale Ales, IPA, Porters (for sweetness).
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Malting Barley with a high germinative energy and low nitrogen, that has undergone steeping and germination, is stewed in a roasting drum, where the endosperm liquefies into a sugary solution and crystallizes during kilning to a glassy sugar.
Additional information
| Weight | 25 kg |
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| IOB Extract 0.7mm dry basis | 284 min |
| EBC Colour | 150 – 190 |
| Typical Profile | It gives a an amber to red hue in higher proportions. Rich in reducing sugars, it provides delicious caramel sweet flavours, additional body, and flavour stability. No enzymatic potential. |
| Typical Usage | 2-10% (as high as 20% to strong beers) addition to mash tun with base malts. |
