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Riverbend Malt House Crystal 80 Malt Is Now Available
Tasting Notes:
Introducing Crystal 80 Malt
Riverbend Malt House is adding its darkest malt offering yet to its Crystal malt family. Crystal 80 malt is now available for purchase.
After years of research and development to inform the move from caramelization to crystallization, the Riverbend team is pleased to add Crystal 80 to its portfolio. This new malt is produced using a proprietary kilning technique that mimics the stages of a standard roasting profile without the intense heat. The result is a truly crystalized malt that delivers syrupy smooth dark cherry, baker’s chocolate, finishing with a touch of coffee cake and oak. This malt will add deep color and complexity to the flavors in styles like English Mild or Barleywine.
Like all the products in Riverbend’s Crystal family, if the kernels were to be cut open one could see their crystallized cores. The malt house team is proud to have achieved this effect, especially in this darkest product that comes in at an SRM range of 70 to 90. Crystal 50 delivers syrupy smooth toffee notes supported by hints of coffee and dark chocolate, with an SRM range of 45 to 55; and Crystal 20 yields loads of light caramel and toffee flavors followed by hints of pumpernickel and black tea, with 15 to 25 SRM.
Contact your sales representative or email orders@riverbendmalt.com to place an order of Crystal 80.
RAK Brewing Co. – Deadstar
Style of Beer:
West Coast IPA
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Base Camp (2-Row Barley Malt), Crystal 50 (2-Row Barley Malt)
Tasting Notes:
In collaboration with Guilford Hall Brewing, Deadstar showcases a clean, crisp backbone that lets hops take center stage. We dialed up the punch with Mosaic and Nectaron hops — a dynamic duo that delivers vibrant tropical fruit character with layers of juicy nectarine and citrus zest. Aromas of grapefruit and orange peel mingle with subtle resinous pine and floral notes, leading into a firm but balanced bitterness and a dry, refreshing finish. It’s a hop-forward celebration of classic West Coast IPA intensity with a modern fruit-driven edge. Featuring Riverbend Malt this beer is perfect for hop lovers who crave crisp drinkability, bold aromatics, and the bright flavors that define this West Coast favorite.
When/Where Available:
On draft and in 4-packs at RAK Brewing Co. while supplies last
Release Type:
Limited
Release State:
Maryland
Intracoastal Brewing Company – All Hearts IPA
Style of Beer:
West Coast IPA
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Base Camp (2-Row Barley Malt), Southern Select (2-Row Barley Malt)
Tasting Notes:
This West Coast IPA is loaded with Pomegranate, Orange, & Pineapple – and $1 from every pour and 4-pack sold goes directly to benefit our friends at Who We Play For— a nonprofit with the mission to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac death in the young through affordable heart screenings.
When/Where Available:
On draft and in 4-packs at Intracoastal Brewing while supplies last
Release Type:
Limited
Release State:
Florida