by French & Jupps
The range of roasted French & Jupps malts was distributed by the Brewers Supply Group, BSGCraft, or RahrBSG (as they are now known) to the American and US markets, was then branded under the William Crisp name.
While William Crisp himself has roots in the Crisp family, who have been involved in the malting industry for generations, William Crisp malts are not to be confused with Crisp Malt, which has been supplying British malt to the brewing and distilling industry since 1870.
This modern history, compared to that of French & Jupps, Great Britain’s oldest maltster, have their roots as West Sussex as farmers and maltsters which stretch back to 1689. Family-run and malting since 1810 the French & Jupps story is one of true provenance and family partnership, combined with centuries of expertise in handcrafting malts, with barley sourced from local farmland surrounding the maltings in Stanstead Abbotts village.
The William Crisp by French & Jupps product range included traditional specialty malts crafted by French & Jupps with great care and time-honored techniques to help brew beers of exceptional quality. Adding soul to beer for centuries, the range encompasses everything from delicate pale crystal, a lighter malt with a subtle sweetness and a touch of caramel flavor, to deeply roasted malts, giving brewers limitless options for the finest flavor profiles and colors, including Brown Malt, a darker malt with a rich, toasted flavor and a hint of chocolate, and Roasted Malts, a variety of deeply roasted malts that add complexity and color to beers.
In 2024, the partnership between French & Jupps, the Brewers Supply Group/BSGCraft/RahrBSG, and the William Crisp Malt name has come to an end. However, the handcrafted malts by French & Jupps, with deep-rooted history in malting dating back to the 1600s, continue to be made. We are proud to announce that the same range, to the same specifications, ASBC color ratings, and certification recognized by the Maltsters Association of Great Britain, The Craft Maltsters Guild, and Brewing Association, is now available exclusively through TBI Pro Brew Supply nationwide in the USA.
Whether you’re a homebrewer or a commercial brewer, French & Jupps Malt offers a range of products to help you create exceptional beers proudly available exclusively through TBI Pro Brew Supply nationwide.
William Crisp Caramalt 15L | Cara Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Caramalt is French & Jupps Cara Malt as below.
Used to adjust color and flavor of light colored beers, William Crisp Caramalt 15L provides subtle golden straw-like color, and slight sweetness when needed. Perfect for American and English pale ales. Caramalt 15L, like other crystal malts can aid in head retention and mouthfeel, helping to bring forth more body, and give otherwise light beers some shoulders.
Color °L: 10-20
Moisture: % Max 3.2
Extract: FG Min 76
Usage Rate: Up to 25%
William Crisp Crystal Light 45L | Light Crystal Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Light Crystal is French & Jupps Light Crystal Malt as below.
Provides sweet, caramel flavors and a golden hue. William Crisp Crystal 45L provides more color, more sweetness and hints of caramel to the table. Much like other crystal malts, it also helps with head retention, mouthfeel and body. This malt goes a long way, and is well suited for American Pale Ales, English Ales and IPA’s of both descents.
Color °L 40-50
Moisture % Max 3.2
Extract FG Min 76
Usage Rate: Up to 25%
William Crisp Crystal 60L | Medium Crystal Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Crystal 60L is French & Jupps Medium Crystal Malt as below.
William Crisp Crystal 60 begins to bring forth deeper colors like copper, amber, and even ruby. While assisting with mouthfeel, head retention, and body, this malt also imparts significant sweet and caramel flavors. While appropriate for all English Ale styles, this malt is also suitable for American IPA’s, Browns, and other medium to dark beer styles.
Color °L 55-65
Moisture % Max 3.2
Extract FG Min: 76
Usage Rate: Up to 20%
William Crisp Crystal Dark 77L | Standard Crystal Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Crystal Dark 77L is French & Jupps Standard Crystal Malt as below.
William Crisp Crystal 77L edges toward a darker crystal malt, perfect for imparting colors of deep golden to dark red; right in line with Amber ales or hoppy red IPA’s, but suitable for anything teetering towards “dark”. Notes of caramel sweetness come through, while head retention, mouthfeel and body are also assisted. The longer kilning of this malt also imparts some roasty notes within the malty sweetness.
Color °L 70-80
Moisture % Max 3.2
Extract FG Min 76
Usage Rate: Up to 20%
William Crisp Crystal Extra Dark 120L | Dark Crystal Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Extra Dark 120L is French & Jupps Dark Crystal Malt as below.
William Crisp Crystal Extra Dark 120L is a very dark crystal malt providing deep amber color. This malt also imparts some unique flavors like caramelized sugar, and notes reminiscent of dark fruits. Perfect for bigger, dark beers of English and American lineage.
Color °Lovibond: 110-130
Moisture % Max: 3.2
Extract FG Min: 76
Usage Rate: Up to 10%
William Crisp Amber Malt | Amber Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Amber Malt is French & Jupps Amber Malt as below.
William Crisp Amber Malt is a kilned specialty malt. It has a strong biscuity, toasted grain flavor and imparts amber and copper hues. Amber malt is traditionally used in medium or dark English ales, especially brown ale, mild ale, and old ale. The dry taste of Amber malt is an excellent compliment to bitter hoppiness, making it a nice addition to IPAs
Color °L 23-35
Moisture % Max 3.2
Extract FG Min 80
Usage Rate 10%
William Crisp Brown Malt | Brown Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Brown Malt is French & Jupps Brown Malt as below.
William Crisp Brown Malt is roasted specialty malt. It has a strong, dark-toasted grain flavor, slightly nutty with a hint of bitter chocolate. Brown malt imparts dark amber to light brown hues. It is used in many older English ale styles, and is an essential ingredient for traditional porters.
Color °L 60-70
Moisture % Max 3.0
Extract FG Min 76.5
Usage Rate Up to 10%
William Crisp Pale Chocolate Malt | Pale Chocolate Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Pale Chocolate Malt is French & Jupps Pale Chocolate Malt as below.
William Crisp Pale Chocolate Malt is a light-roasted specialty malt. Lighter in color and milder in taste than regular chocolate malt, Pale Chocolate has the nutty malt flavor of lighter toasted grains, but also some of the heavier flavor of darker roasted malt. Small quantities can be used to add color to dark beers. Larger quantities will add strong flavor and color, excellent in porters, browns and stouts.
Color °L 200-250
Moisture % Max 3.0
Extract FG Min 77
Usage Rate Up to 10%
William Crisp Chocolate Malt | Chocolate Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Chocolate Malt is French & Jupps Chocolate Malt as below.
William Crisp Chocolate Malt is a roasted specialty malt. It adds dark brown color and rich chocolate and coffee flavors. It has a smokey flavor and some bitterness, but is much mellower than black malt. Excellent for dark ales, porters, and stouts.
Color °L 425-475
Moisture % Max 3.0
Extract FG Min 77
Usage Rate Up to 10%
William Crisp Black Malt | Black Malt
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Black Malt is French & Jupps Black Malt as below.
William Crisp Black Malt is roasted specialty malt. This dark malt is used in smaller quantities to add color. Flavor contributions are very subtle when used in smaller amounts. Black Malt is well suited for Stouts, or even as a malt to modify color on a Schwarzbier.
Color °L 580-630
Moisture % Max 3.0
Extract FG Min 75
Usage Rate Up to 10%
William Crisp Roasted Barley | Roast Barley
We now calculate colour in °SRM, your direct equivalent for Roasted Barley is French & Jupps Roast Barley as below.
William Crisp Roasted Barley is a roasted, unmalted grain. It imparts dark brown color to the body and head of the beer. It has a distinctive roasted flavor and bitterness not found in similarly roasted, malted grain. Its unique ‘bite’ is a classic element in most stouts, and some nut brown, amber, and Scotch ales. Use moderately or heavily in stouts, or lightly in bitters and other dark beers.
Color °L 550-560
Moisture % Max 3.0
Extract FG Min 76.5
Usage Rate Up to 10%
French & Jupps, Great Britain’s oldest maltster with a 335-year heritage, is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new comprehensive roasted malt product brochure.
With RahrBSG Bulk Brewing & Beer Supply discontinuing our range of 14 Crystal and Patent malt varieties, we couldn’t be more proud to share that our entire range of brewing malts from Cara Gold to Crystal Malt, William Crisp Caramalt 15L, William Crisp Brown Malt, William Crisp Roasted Barley, William Crisp Amber Malt and Chocolate Malt will be available though TBI Pro Brew Supply under the French and Jupps Ltd name.
TBI Pro Brew Supply Partners with French and Jupps (Known as William Crisp Malt by U.S. Brewers) to Bring Premium UK Malts to the U.S.
We’d love to become part of your journey and for you to become part of our story.
If you are looking to create your project using the finest malt with beautiful flavours and aromas, please get in touch,
French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG
Registered Company No. 00165116
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French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG
