Though there were two different types of pale malt, 20 quarters from UK barley, 3 quarters from foreign barley. Photo about alcohol, beer, dark, grain, brewery, process, background, drink, recipe, mill, malt. The grist is pretty damn simple, just pale malt, flaked maize and a little sugar. So I guess that means for a style Nazi that it's.
Even now, after seeing dozens of AKs from several different breweries, it still sends a certain frisson down my spine when I spot one. Whitbread stopped using it in 1926 and went over to chocolate malt instead. It’s strange to think now of just how excited I was when I saw my first AK brewing record (Fullers, if you’re interested). I have a bit of an obsession with AK, you might recall. Which is a long way North for the style.Īt the outbreak of WW I Boddington produced three Pale Ales, of which AK was the weakest. Don't be afraid to make substitutes.Ĭontent ripped from kotmf and updated and prettified.Here's another classic AK for you, this time from Manchester. Offers superior extract and easy conversion. English Pale Malt: Like the name suggests, the most common malt for English ales. It adds a nutty chocolaty taste to dark beers. Chocolate Malt: A Roasted malt that is very pungent and gives off a very dark color. Maris Otter, Halcyon, Optic, Pearl, Golden PromiseĬrystal malt can be substituted with a slightly paler or darker version if your homebrew store doesn't carry the exact color. A dextrin malt used to increase head retention, body, and foam stability. There will be slight variations between manufacturers. Find the grain your recipe asks for in the list, hover over it with your mouse and find the replacement same row.