Moersleutel EUREKA: Crystal Malt Wine
100% Crystal Malt. Zero Restraint. Pure Innovation.
What happens when you strip brewing back to one bold idea and push it to the extreme?
You get Moersleutel EUREKA: Crystal Malt Wine — a beer brewed with 100% crystal malt. Yes, really.
No pale malt.
No base malt safety net.
Just crystal malt, ale yeast, and a willingness to see how far malt complexity can go.
The result is a thick, syrupy, intensely rich malt wine bursting with caramel, fudge, dried fruits, and burnt sugar, balanced by subtle pine-like aromatics from Crystal hops.
This is not a beer for the faint-hearted — it’s an exploration of malt taken to its absolute limit.
The Craft Behind Crystal Malt Wine
One Malt. Infinite Depth.
Crystal malt is usually used as a supporting actor. Here, it takes center stage — and refuses to leave.
100% Crystal Malt Grist
By brewing entirely with crystal malt, we unlocked:
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Deep caramel sweetness
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Burnt sugar and toffee richness
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Raisin, fig, and dried fruit character
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A naturally thick, syrupy body
Without base malt enzymes to lean on, this beer challenges conventional brewing logic — exactly what EUREKA is about.
Rye: Subtle Structure & Edge
A touch of rye adds:
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Gentle spice
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Structure
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Just enough edge to keep the sweetness in check
Crystal Hops: Piney Balance
To balance the intense malt sweetness, we used Crystal hops, contributing:
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Soft pine-like aromas
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Mild herbal freshness
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A balancing bitterness that never overpowers the malt
Tasting Experience
Aroma: Caramelized & Resin-Kissed
The aroma opens with:
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Burnt sugar
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Toffee and fudge
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Dried fruit
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Subtle pine and resin
Warm, dense, and deeply inviting.
Flavor Profile: Rich, Sweet & Malt-Driven
Each sip delivers:
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Intense caramel and toffee
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Fudge-like sweetness
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Raisins, dates, and dried fruit
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Burnt sugar depth
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A light piney bitterness on the finish
The balance is deliberate — sweet, but never careless.
Mouthfeel & Finish: Thick & Syrupy
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Extremely full-bodied
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Viscous, almost liqueur-like texture
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Long, lingering finish
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Warming and contemplative
This is a slow-sipping beer, built for focus.
Beer Specs
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Style: Crystal Malt Wine
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Series: EUREKA
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Malt Bill: 100% crystal malt
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Hops: Crystal
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Ingredients:
Water, barley malt, rye, hops, yeast
What Makes This EUREKA Special?
A Brewing Thought Experiment
This beer exists because we asked: what if crystal malt was the whole story?
Malt, Amplified
Every flavor comes from malt transformation — no adjuncts, no shortcuts.
True EUREKA Spirit
Bold, strange, technically challenging, and incredibly rewarding.
Perfect Pairings
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Blue cheese
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Dark chocolate
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Sticky desserts
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A quiet evening and a small glass
This beer pairs best with patience.
Serving Tips
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Serve at: 12–14°C
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Glassware: Snifter or small tulip
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Pour small: intensity rewards restraint
About Moersleutel Craft Brewery
Founded by four Dutch brothers, Moersleutel Craft Brewery thrives on pushing brewing boundaries through curiosity and engineering precision.
“Brewed by engineers. Crafted by hand.”
EUREKA beers are where experiments become liquid ideas — and Crystal Malt Wine is one of the boldest yet.
Conclusion: When Malt Becomes the Message
Moersleutel EUREKA: Crystal Malt Wine is rich, syrupy, and unapologetically malt-driven. A beer that turns crystal malt from a supporting ingredient into the main event.
One malt.
Infinite depth.
Pure EUREKA.