crystal malt question

[cnelsonplumber]

Hi
Can anyone tell me the difference please between 60L, 80L, 120L etc as I have bought crystal malt from 2 different suppliers previously and both bags just have the description as crystal malt.

 

[richc]

Hi
Can anyone tell me the difference please between 60L, 80L, 120L etc as I have bought crystal malt from 2 different suppliers previously and both bags just have the description as crystal malt.

It's a colour difference, in the US they have more varieties available where we have light crystal, crystal and dark crystal. I believe light is usually ~30L, normal ~60-80L and dark ~120L but may be wrong.

 

[cnelsonplumber]

Cheers rich, it makes perfect sense now you say that. :thumb: :thumb:

I am looking at making a pilsner type lager and will be interested to see how the colour looks in the recipe calculator

 

[Aleman]

But then you have the German Crystal Malts like carapils at about 10L

If you are making a pilsner type beer stay away from the UK crystal malts and go for something like carapils.

Incidentally I have seen an extra dark crystal at around 400 EBC

 

[cnelsonplumber]

Thanks AM. Is cara used to maintain a low SRM in preference to Crystal ? :wha:

I tried 2 of my local home brew suppliers today and neither had any. :cry:

 

[tubby_shaw]

Thanks AM. Is cara used to maintain a low SRM in preference to Crystal ? :wha:

I tried 2 of my local home brew suppliers today and neither had any. :cry:

As well as a lower colour contribution the flavour profile is a lot different too, where crystal malt adds a caramel/toffee flavour the carapils adds a moresubtle maltier flavour.
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