Simpsons® Crystal Dark Malt is crafted by holding crystal-modified malt at high roasting temperatures to develop a deep amber-brown hue (275–350 EBC). The dual-stage roasting yields pronounced toffee and caramel flavors with a whisper of roast that enhances complexity in darker ales. With a fine-dry extract of 78 % and zero diastatic power, it must be paired with a fully diastatic base malt. When used at 1–10 % of the grist, it boosts residual sweetness, body, and color stability, making it ideal for porters, brown ales, dunkels, and Belgian dark styles. The malt’s rich sugars also improve mouthfeel and head retention. Packaged in 25 kg sacks and shelf-stable for two years if stored cool and dry, Simpsons Crystal Dark is a staple for brewers seeking depth and smooth caramel complexity in darker beer recipes.