The Shell Shocker Extra Dark Crystal Malt is double-roasted for a unique flavor profile
Pauls Malt produces this malt at their Pauls Malt Ltd. plant in Knapton, North Yorkshire, UK. 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.
With Extra Dark Crystal malt a deep red hue is present. Double roasting brings notes of raisin, toffee, and dark caramels. A deep rich sweetness is present. Has no enzymatic potential
Typical Usage Rates: 2-10% addition to mash tun with base malts.
Typical Beer Styles:
- German-Style Lagers
- Porters
- Dark Ales
- Stouts
- Mild
