rye crystal?

[payton34]

i found a recipe for a cane and abel clone that calls for a half pound of rye crystal. it is not in beer smith and i dont see it in northern brewer. is their another name for this stuff?

 

[GuldTuborg]

Don't think so. It's a rye malt that undergoes the same process as crystal (barley) malt. Midwest and Rebelbrewer seem to carry it. Simpson's seems to be the only maltster I can find that regularly makes it, but I can't say I did a thorough search. Maybe your LHBS carries it, if you have one?

 

[chefmike]

if it is not darker than 200L you could try doing it yourself.

I have had some great results home roasting small amounts, though I have yet to try rye.

 

[Oldsock]

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/crystal-rye-simpson-s.html

Or just use a similar L crystal malt, I haven't found the flavor to be especially unique compred to other cara/crystal type malts.

 

[payton34]

thanks for the help. i will check my lhbs and see what they have. the recipe did not give the lovibond .guess i will have to wing it.