Crystal Malt

[jambanks]

Been having a look around and am a little confused about what the numbers mean in recipes when i see this being used. I.E Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L or Caramel/Crystal Malt - 120L. Can anyone shed some light on this for me please.

 

[bolty]

This is how dark it is on the Lovibond scale. The bigger the number, the darker the wort it produces. Also with Crystal Malt I believe it gives a more roasty taste, the darker it is.

 

[evanvine]

Sorry Jambanks, I'm not sure either!
I always use a 12:1 ratio of pale malt to crystal malt.
IE 6lb pale malt to 1/2lb crystal malt.

Oh Bolty's just explained it!

 

[jambanks]

This is how dark it is on the Lovibond scale. The bigger the number, the darker the wort it produces. Also with Crystal Malt I believe it gives a more roasty taste, the darker it is.

Cheers bolty, that makes sense. I use EBC instead of the lovibond scale thats what was throwing me.