Crystal malt replacement?

Pajdorix · Nov 2, 2009

Hello,

I'm new, found this recipie I like, but am missing some Crystal malt.
I can't buy it coz I live in... "underequipped country"

From what I understand it's role is to add sweetnes with it's unfermentable caramel tasting sugars.

Can I use something instead?

BakerStreetBeers · Nov 2, 2009

Great question. If you have access to regular pale or pilsner malt you could try roasting it yourself. You are right that crystal malts have unfermentable sugars in them. I don't know whether you can achieve that by roasting/toasting malt in your oven. Could take a little more research.

McGarnigle · Nov 2, 2009

I believe toasting your own will take time. You're supposed to wait a couple weeks between toasting and using to avoid harshness.

Scimmia · Nov 2, 2009

Crystal malts go through a separate process where they're basically mashed inside the husks, they're not just roasted. It's doable at home, but not exactly simple. Off the top of my head, I can't think of an easy substitute.

mrgstiffler · Nov 2, 2009

Have you tried to see how much it would cost you to import some?

david_42 · Nov 2, 2009

You can soak uncrushed malt in water for an hour, then drain and roast in your oven at 175C for an hour. The water will help in caramelizing the sugars.

Crystal and caramel malts are basically the same thing.

Pajdorix · Nov 3, 2009

Thank you for your replies they were helpful as I didn't know you can roast it at yourself

I figured some special machinery would be neccessery

So your advices helped me search in the right direction...

thanks a lot!

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