No 19 Maris Otter® Ale Malt

Crisp is one of the largest buyers of Maris Otter® barley, a heritage British base malt prized for its depth of flavor, balance and consistency. Some of our farmers have been growing it since its first crop in 1965. The mother field, where all certified Maris Otter® seed comes from, is located in North Norfolk, England just a short tractor drive from our maltings. Praised by home and commercial brewers for its depth of flavour, it has also found homes in malt driven whiskies in both the UK, Europe and in the emerging American single malt category. 

This variety, like the other heritage grains, is floor malted and is gently kilned over three days in our natural draft kiln, giving a deeper flavour than the conventionally kilned Maris Otter®.

It delivers a distinctive biscuit-led malt profile with gentle sweetness and a smooth, rounded finish. Designed for ale brewing, it provides a dependable foundation for both traditional and contemporary beer styles.

Key Characteristics

• Distinctive Maris Otter biscuit and nutty sweetness
• Rich, well-rounded malt flavor with excellent balance
• Excellent modification for efficient mashing and lautering
• Supports clean fermentation and consistent brewhouse performance
• Provides structure and depth without masking hops or yeast character
• Ideal as a primary base malt for ale brewing