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Using Crystal Malt

Crystal malts run the gamut in color and flavors they contribute to a brew. Beyond these positive characteristics, crystal malts enhance a beer’s body and help with foam stability. They do come with risks for the inexperienced, however, such as impacting pH, and fermentability. BYO’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis shares his thoughts on using this classic specialty malt in your brewing.

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