English Maris Otter Malt - Simpsons

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Base Malt
Flavor, Rich Malty
Color, Orange Golden
Lovibond, 3~4ºL
Moisture, 3.7%
Benefits, Excellent brewhouse performance and clarity.

Flavor Notes

Maris Otter provides rich malty character with pronounced biscuit, bread crust, and subtle toasted sweetness. Its flavor is deeper and more expressive than standard pale 2-row malt.

Mouthfeel Impact

Creates a rounded, full-bodied base with smooth fermentability. It enhances malt presence while maintaining balance and drinkability.

Brewing Performance

Color contribution of 3–4°L
Orange-golden hue in finished beer
Strong enzymatic capability for use as 100% base malt
Excellent clarity and brewhouse efficiency
Stable kernel structure for reliable extraction

Its heritage British barley variety is prized for consistent flavor and traditional ale performance.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use as 60–100% of the grain bill in English-style ales for authentic malt backbone and biscuit character.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include as the primary mash grain to provide fermentable sugars and traditional ale flavor.

In Extract Brewing

Maris Otter must be mashed and cannot be steeped alone.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

Crystal malts
Chocolate malt
Roasted Barley
English hop varieties (Fuggle, East Kent Goldings)
English ale yeast strains

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maris Otter a base malt?

Yes. Maris Otter is a premium English base malt and can make up 100% of the grain bill.

What makes Maris Otter different from standard 2-row?

Maris Otter provides deeper biscuit and bread crust flavors with more traditional English malt character.

Can I steep Maris Otter instead of mashing it?

No. It must be mashed to convert starches into fermentable sugars.

How much Maris Otter should I use?

It can be used as 60–100% of the grain bill depending on the recipe.

Does Maris Otter add sweetness?

It adds balanced malt sweetness and biscuit character without excessive residual sugar.

Is Maris Otter only for English styles?

No. While traditional in English ales, it can also be used in American and other malt-forward beer styles.

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