Simpsons | Double Roasted Crystal (DRC) Malt | 120L | per lb

Simpsons DRC® Malt is an intensely flavorful British dark crystal malt that delivers heavy dark caramel, burnt sugar, raisin, plum, cherry, and rich dried-fruit character. Sitting at the darker end of Simpsons’ caramel malt range, DRC is designed for beers where deep malt complexity and dark-fruit flavor should play a major role in the finished beer.

At approximately 105.6–120.6° Lovibond, Simpsons DRC contributes a deep brown color with attractive reddish highlights. Its flavor begins with intense dark caramel and sweet malt, followed by more subtle notes of burnt sugar, raisins, cherries, plums, and other dark dried fruits.

One of DRC's most interesting characteristics is its ability to provide some of the softer chocolate and roasted flavors associated with darker roasted malts without contributing the same level of bitterness or astringency. This allows brewers to build deep, layered malt character while maintaining a smooth, rich finish.

DRC is particularly well suited to Belgian Abbey and Trappist-inspired beers, where its dark caramel and dried-fruit character can complement expressive Belgian yeast flavors beautifully. It is equally useful in British Strong Ales, Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, and other dark beers where an additional layer of malt complexity is desired.

Like other caramel malts, DRC also contributes body, mouthfeel, and foam stability. Simpsons recommends approximately 3–20% of the grain bill, giving brewers plenty of room to adjust its contribution from a subtle layer of dark-fruit complexity to a major part of the beer's malt profile.

Why Brew With Simpsons DRC® Malt?

• Premium British dark crystal/caramel malt
• Approximately 105.6–120.6°L
• Intense dark caramel and sweet malt character
• Complex plum, cherry, raisin, and dark dried-fruit notes
• Subtle burnt-sugar character
• Can contribute softer chocolate and roasted notes without harsh bitterness or astringency
• Produces deep brown color with reddish highlights
• Adds body and promotes foam stability
• Exceptionally useful for building complex Belgian-style malt profiles
• Recommended at approximately 3–20% of the grain bill
• Excellent for Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale, Abbey and Trappist-inspired ales, British Strong Ale, Old Ale, Brown Ale, Porter, Stout, and other rich dark beers

For brewers looking for more than straightforward caramel sweetness from a crystal malt, Simpsons DRC® Malt delivers exceptional depth. Its combination of dark caramel, burnt sugar, plum, cherry, raisin, and subtle chocolate-like character makes it an outstanding choice for Belgian and British-inspired beers where rich, layered malt and dark-fruit flavors are meant to be a defining part of the beer.