Maris Otter Ale Malt - Crisp Malting Group
Finest Maris Otter® Ale Malt, produced by Crisp Malt, is a celebrated heritage malt known for its robust flavour and classic malt body. Bred from winter and spring barley varieties, it thrives in North Norfolk’s unique coastal climate, delivering a sweet, biscuity malt with light toffee notes. Ideal for traditional English ales, stouts, and IPAs, Maris Otter® is favoured for its ease of brewing and rich, consistent flavour.
Maris Otter® is a revered British heritage malt, celebrated for its profound malty flavours and versatility in brewing. Originally cultivated in the 1960s, Maris Otter has roots in the fields of Norfolk and Suffolk, where the combination of soil and climate makes it ideal for producing richly flavoured barley. Its reputation has been sustained by both traditional British brewers and modern craft brewers worldwide, thanks to its well-rounded flavour profile and reliable malting qualities.
Flavour Profile
The flavour of Maris Otter is famously biscuity, with subtle sweetness, toasted bread notes, and hints of caramel and nuttiness. In darker beers, this malt provides a balancing maltiness, while in pale ales, it stands out with a clean, smooth backbone that enhances the beer’s complexity without overwhelming other flavours.
- Color by EBC scale
- 5.5 - 7.2 EBC
- Use in styles
- British Bitters, english IPA, brown Ale, dark mild, porter, stout, barleywine, old Ale
- Usage
- 100%