Bakken 88 – Specialty Caramel Malt

Bakken 88 is a deep, dark amber to mahogany specialty malt with a color of 88° SRM. Part of the caramel/crystal category, it provides pronounced sweetness, rich caramel, toffee, and subtle roasted notes that contribute both flavor complexity and body to your beer.

Bakken 88 is versatile for use in multiple beer recipes, particularly in darker styles such as Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, and stronger Amber or Red Ales, where it adds depth, color, and a full-bodied caramel character without overpowering the overall balance.

Sensory Highlights:

Aroma: Deep caramel, toffee, and mild roasted sugar notes

Flavor: Smooth, rich caramel with a subtle roasted finish

Comparison:  Caramel 90, Crystal 90

Brewing Purpose: Adds dark color, pronounced caramel sweetness, body, and complexity to a variety of beer styles.

Fun Fact: This is right in between the Bakken 60 and Bakken 108 malts.

Bakken 88 – 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.