Heritage Chevallier a.k.a. Chevallier
19th-century English heritage barley.
What it tastes like
Chevallier is a heritage barley variety that dominated English brewing throughout the 1800s and was nearly extinct by the 20th century. It's been revived by Crisp Malt and Sugar Creek for craft brewers chasing historical authenticity in old English styles. The flavor is fuller, richer, more bread-and-honey forward than modern barley.
Best in these styles
For brewers — technical profile
Color (Lovibond)
2.5–3.5 °L
Color (EBC)
5.5–8
Max Use
100% of grain bill
Diastatic Power
Moderate (lower than modern barleys)
Where to source
Maltsters that produce or distribute this grain:
History
Selected in the 1820s and dominant by the 1850s, Chevallier was largely abandoned by the early 20th century in favor of higher-yielding modern varieties. Crisp Malt revived it in the 2010s through partnerships with English heritage barley researchers.
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