Simpsons | Crystal Dark Malt | 94-108L | per lb

Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt is a premium British dark crystal malt that adds deep caramel, rich toffee, burnt-sugar sweetness, and substantial malt complexity without the sharper roast or astringency associated with heavily roasted malts. It is an excellent choice for darker British ales where rich crystal malt character should be a noticeable part of the finished beer.

At approximately 94–108° Lovibond, Simpsons Crystal Dark contributes deep copper-to-amber and reddish-brown hues along with a pronounced combination of sweet caramel, dark toffee, and burnt-sugar flavors. Its darker character provides significantly more depth than light or medium crystal malt while remaining distinctly sweet and caramel-driven rather than roasted.

Simpsons uses a carefully controlled roasting process to achieve consistent crystallization throughout the malt. For the brewer, that means dependable color and flavor contribution from batch to batch.

Used at lower percentages, Crystal Dark can add a layer of dark caramel and toffee complexity to the grain bill. Higher additions build increasingly rich sweetness, body, color, and dark crystal character, making it particularly well suited to traditional British and Scottish-style ales.

Why Brew With Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt?

• Premium British dark crystal malt
• Approximately 94–108°L
• Rich caramel and dark toffee character
• Distinctive burnt-sugar sweetness
• Adds deep copper, amber, and reddish-brown hues
• Provides dark malt complexity without the astringency of roasted malt
• Adds body and residual malt sweetness
• Consistently crystallized for dependable flavor and color
• Recommended at approximately 3–15% of the grain bill
• Excellent for Brown Ale, Dark Mild, Red Ale, Scotch Ale, Strong Ale, Porter, Old Ale, and other rich, malt-forward beers

For brewers looking for deep caramel and burnt-sugar character without adding roasted bitterness, Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt is an excellent choice. Its combination of dark toffee, caramel sweetness, rich color, and smooth malt complexity makes it particularly well suited to traditional British and Scottish ales where a deep, layered malt profile is the goal.