Maris Otter - Bairds Malt UK

 Maris Otter - Bairds Malt

Experience the timeless essence of British brewing with Bairds Maris Otter Malt, a cherished heritage barley variety cultivated in English fields for over five decades. Known as the heart and soul of authentic UK ales, Maris Otter combines low nitrogen with high extract potential to deliver a reliable, forgiving mash and superior brewhouse performance.

Key Characteristics & Flavor Profile

• Flavor Notes: Sweet, rich, biscuity, and complex malt character with a signature nutty depth.
• Inclusion Rate: Up to 100% of the grist (ideal as the primary base malt for English pale ales, bitters, ESBs, and traditional ales).
• Wort Colour: 4.0 – 6.0 °EBC (imparts a warm, golden-orange hue).
• Diastatic Power: Minimum 40 IoB (plenty of enzymatic strength to self-convert and support specialty grains).
• Beer styles:
  • Traditional British and Irish ales, serving as the backbone for classic Ordinary Bitters, Best Bitters, Extra Special Bitters (ESBs), and English IPAs. Its rich, biscuity, and nutty flavor profile provides a sturdy malt foundation that perfectly balances earthy British hops, while its high extract potential makes it a favorite for high-gravity styles like Barleywines, Old Ales, and robust Stouts or Porters.
    
  • Beyond traditional UK styles, this heritage malt is widely utilized by modern craft brewers globally to add depth and a warm golden hue to contemporary beers. It is frequently blended into West Coast and New England IPAs to introduce a subtle sweetness, used as a premium base for Blonde and Golden Ales, and stands as a top choice for Single Malt and Single Hop (SMaSH) recipes where its complex, standalone character can truly shine.