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Crystal 40L

Crystal 40L malt — watercolor illustration
Type Specialty
Color (SRM) 40
Max Usage 20%

About

Crystal 40L is the most popular crystal malt among craft brewers, delivering a balanced caramel and toffee sweetness. It adds amber color, body, and a pleasant dried fruit complexity to pale ales, IPAs, amber ales, and red ales.

Flavor Contribution

Medium caramel, toffee, light dried fruit

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