Crisp Dextrin Malt
Dextrin Malt from Crisp is a functional malt with an earthy, grain aromas. When used with a modern well-modified base malt Dextrin Malt provides the brewer with an opportunity to increase body and to improve head retention.
SKU: MCRI1018
Dextrin Malt is produced by constraining the germination phase, which results in retention of higher molecular weight polysaccharides which will provide positive attributes to the finished beer in terms of greater body and mouthfeel. These dextrins will contribute positively to head formation.
This malt can be particularly beneficial when brewing with well-modified Extra Pale Malt to produce golden ales or pilsner-style beers. The low color permits usage rates of up to 15% without impacting final product color. It can be useful in a low gravity beer such as a session IPA that is trying to emulate a higher gravity beer in terms of body.
Dextrin Malt can also be used as a substitute for CaraPils, CaraFoam and Torrefied Wheat.