Crystal 50 Malt - Riverbend

Toffee & Light Chocolate • Rich Amber Color • The Middleweight Caramel Malt

Riverbend’s Crystal 50 is the balanced heart of the crystal range — deeper than a Crystal 40, softer than a Crystal 80. Stewing converts the starches into caramelized sugars that survive fermentation, layering toffee, light coffee, and a whisper of chocolate over a warm amber hue. It is our single stand-in for both Crystal 40 and Crystal 60.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

• Toffee and caramelized sugar
• Light coffee and cocoa depth
• Rounded, malty sweetness
• Rich amber color and improved head retention

Brewing Applications

• American Pale Ale & IPA
• Amber Ale
• English Brown Ale & ESB
• Red Ale

Specifications

• PPG: 34
• Color: 50 °Lovibond
• Flavor Notes: Toffee, coffee, light chocolate
• Usage Rate: 5–15% of grain bill
• Source: Riverbend Malt House (Asheville, NC)