Simpsons | Roasted Barley Malt | per lb

Simpsons Roasted Barley is a classic British roasted grain that delivers intense roasted coffee flavor, deep color, and the dry roast character essential to traditional Irish-style Stout. Made from unmalted barley, it provides a bold, distinctive roast profile that sets it apart from malted dark grains such as Black Malt and Chocolate Malt.

At approximately 488–713° Lovibond, Simpsons Roasted Barley is intensely dark and can quickly produce deep brown-to-black color in the finished beer. Its signature flavor is reminiscent of dark-roasted coffee beans, with a firm, dry roast character that becomes increasingly pronounced as the percentage in the grain bill increases.

This is an especially good choice for Irish Dry Stout, where roasted barley provides much of the familiar coffee-like flavor, dark color, and dry roasted finish associated with the style. It can also be used in Imperial Stout and other dark beers when a powerful roasted contribution is desired.

Although its color can overlap with very dark Black Malts, Roasted Barley has its own distinctive flavor profile. Choose it when you specifically want intense coffee-like roast and a dry finish, rather than simply adding dark color.

Because of its intensity, Simpsons recommends using Roasted Barley at up to approximately 5% of the grain bill. Even relatively small additions can have a significant impact on both flavor and color.

Why Brew With Simpsons Roasted Barley?

• Traditional British unmalted roasted barley
• Approximately 488–713°L
• Intense dark-roasted coffee bean character
• Adds a firm, dry roasted finish
• Produces deep brown-to-black color
• Highly flavorful even at relatively low usage rates
• A classic ingredient for Irish Dry Stout
• More coffee-driven than simply using a dark malt for color
• Recommended at up to approximately 5% of the grain bill
• Excellent for Irish Stout, Dry Stout, Imperial Stout, and other intensely roasted dark beers

For brewers looking for bold coffee-bean roast and the classic dry character of an Irish Stout, Simpsons Roasted Barley is an excellent choice. Its combination of intense roast flavor and exceptionally deep color means a relatively small addition can make a major contribution to the finished beer.