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The Brülosophy Podcast

Using US Caramel & UK Crystal Malts In Belgian Pale Ale

The Brülosophy Podcast

Marshall Schott

Brew, Brewing, Science, Beer, Leisure, Hobbies

4.91.2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2021

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Belgian Pale Ale is a style whose character comes not just from yeast, but specialty malts. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the differences between US Caramel and UK Crystal malts, particularly as it pertains to this tasty style of beer.  The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | US Caramel vs. UK Crystal Malts In Belgian Pale Ale xBmt

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While there are a number of fantastic beers that get made with simple grain bills consisting of

1:03.9

just baseball, the good majority tend to include some amount of specialty grains that contribute

1:08.0

a range of colors, aromas, and flavors. Some of the most commonly used types of specialty grain

1:12.8

are caramel and crystal malt, which, while very similar, are believed by many to impart unique

1:17.3

characteristics to beer. You're listening to the Broulasvi podcast. I'm your host, Marshall

1:21.3

Shodden. This episode, I'm joined by contributor Andy Carter to discuss the similarities and differences

1:26.5

between US, Carmel, and UK crystal malt, as well as the specific impact each has on Belgian paleo.

1:32.8

Yeah, Marshall, I think we all get started home brewing and we just see these vague terms,

1:36.8

like pale malt and crystal malt and everything. And then you realize they all come from somewhere.

1:41.5

And I was really interested to look at the difference between what we get in the United States.

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