Light Crystal Malt
A crystal malt with a warm amber colour and balanced notes of caramel, toffee and light bread. Moderate in intensity, it adds sweetness, body and mouthfeel and supports foam formation and retention without dominating the flavour.
- Colour
- 60–80 EBC
- Best for
- Porter, Bock, Märzen
- Usage rate
- Up to 20%
- Packaging
- 25 / 50 kg bags, big bags
- Shelf life
- Up to 24 months
Typical parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 5.0% max. |
| Extract (fine grind, dry basis) | 80.0% min. |
| Colour | 60–80 EBC (23–30 °L) |
| pH | 5.2–5.8 |
| Glassy grain | 2.0% max. |
| Foreign matter | 0.1% max. |
