Maris Otter Low Colour Ale Malt

Traditionally malted and then kilned at lower temperatures, this low-colour Maris Otter variant delivers the same rich Maris Otter malt flavour with a lighter hue. Perfect for golden ales or lighter beers that still benefit from classic depth and sweetness.

Revered since the 1960s, it’s ideal for cask ales and infusion mashing, offering classic English ale character with unrivalled depth and flavour. Maris Otter was the dominant barley variety in the 1970’s, and remained on the NIAB Recommended list until 1989. It is typically low in nitrogen (protein) which makes it perfectly suitable for traditional English ale type, single temperature infusion mashing. Although modern barley varieties have higher yields on farm, it is still grown on contract and prepared into malt for many traditional and craft brewers who are prepared to pay the premium.