Bakken 60 – Specialty Caramel 60L Malt

Bakken 60 is a rich, deep amber to copper specialty malt with a color range of 51–59.9° SRM. Belonging to the caramel/crystal category, it delivers pronounced sweetness, caramel, and toffee-like flavors that enhance complexity and body in finished beers.

Bakken 60 is versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes, providing both color and flavor depth. It is particularly effective in Amber Ales, Brown Ales, Porters, and darker Lagers where a full-bodied, caramel-forward profile is desired.

Sensory Highlights:

Aroma: Rich caramel, toffee, and mild burnt sugar notes

Flavor: Sweet, smooth caramel with a rounded finish

Comparison:  Caramel 60, Crystal 60

Brewing Purpose: Adds color, caramel sweetness, body, and complexity to a wide range of beer styles.

Fun Fact: This is a lighter version of our Bakken specialty malt.

Bakken 60 – Caramel Malt | From The Field

Two Track Malting works with two family farmer’s in North Dakota. Arrow K Farms is located in Belfield ND and grows Brewski, Brewski II, and Astro varieties. Stober Farms in Goodrich, ND grows Brewski and Buzz varieties. Every kernel of grain that Two Track Malting malts is traced back to the field and the farmer who grew it.

When you work with Two Track Malting, you’re sourcing directly from our multi-generational family farms. We practice soil-building, regenerative agriculture—pulling carbon from the atmosphere and returning it to the soil. Our grains are grown without irrigation and benefit from extensive crop rotation. These practices result in a more sustainable, carbon-neutral product that uses less fertilizer and herbicide—better for the environment, and better for your craft.