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Flavour Analysis

Crystal malt’s flavour profile spans several dimensions: emphatic toasted aroma, sugar, caramel and honey. A raisin note introduces dried-fruit sweetness, while a toast note contributes warm aroma, and molasses and hazelnut notes give the profile depth, contrast and length.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Sweet
Earthy
Vegetal
Woody

Flavour profile of crystal malt

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Crystal malt

MaltolMaillard

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Toasted, sweet, nutty cereal aroma associated with malted barley and grains. Strong in crystal malt.

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