rickthebrew Landlord. Joined Apr 30, 2009 Messages 675 Reaction score 11 Location Exeter Oct 14, 2009 #1 on the recipe calculator after it says caramel / crystal malt on the grain bit there are numbers like 30L or 80L what does this mean?
on the recipe calculator after it says caramel / crystal malt on the grain bit there are numbers like 30L or 80L what does this mean?
brewzone Regular. Joined Jul 28, 2008 Messages 217 Reaction score 1 Location Staffordshire Oct 14, 2009 #2 Hi, The 60L or 80L refers to the Lovibond or colour that the crystal malt will provide. 80L will create a darker colour than 60L. Roasted Barley will have a lovibond of something like 300L. The highest Lovibond being around 600L. BZ
Hi, The 60L or 80L refers to the Lovibond or colour that the crystal malt will provide. 80L will create a darker colour than 60L. Roasted Barley will have a lovibond of something like 300L. The highest Lovibond being around 600L. BZ
rickthebrew Landlord. Joined Apr 30, 2009 Messages 675 Reaction score 11 Location Exeter Oct 14, 2009 #3 cheers BZ!