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60L malt
Went to the local supply shop yesterday and got our first kit for the first batch.
It's a classic englich ale kit.
In it is a pack of crushed crystal 60L malt, what does the "L" stand for?
I'm assuming that it is for the color of the ale?
Brewing day is next saturday and I'm curious as to what is stands for.
I would like to know as much as possible before brewing, any help would be appreciated.
Next time a total knewb like me askes these questions,I'll be sure to help them out.
Do we need to "steep" this malt before adding it to the mix?
Marv.
L stands for degrees Lovibond and indeed describes the color. The higher the number the darker the color.
Okay thanks.
You wouldn't want an 80L in a pale ale or a golden ale then
That makes a lot more since now.
Marv.
you certainly could use a higher ºLovibond malt in a pale ale, just not very much of it if you still want it pale colored...
(hey Marv, go get the Google toolbar, it has a spell checker built into it...)
(hey Marv, go get the Google toolbar, it has a spell checker built into it...)
What would I ever need that for?
Local*
English*
What, didn't you ever take englich class.
Oh I have spell check,having it and using it are to diffrent things.
Didn't catch those, I figured some spelling errors would be expected on a
beer forum.lol
Marv.
The lovibond rating affects more than just color, it also affects flavor. The darker the L, the more pronounced the caramal flavor. 10 - 20 will be sweet, 40 - 60 will be sweet, caramal & 80 - 120 will be strong caramal with hints of rasin. You may find small quantities of higher L rating grains in some lighter beers depending on the intended flavor profile.
Tom Hargrave
www.keglits.com
Marv. wrote:
(hey Marv, go get the Google toolbar, it has a spell checker built into it...)
What would I ever need that for?
Local*
English*
What, didn't you ever take englich class.
Oh I have spell check,having it and using it are to diffrent things.
Didn't catch those, I figured some spelling errors would be expected on a
beer forum.lol
Marv.
SO the higher the number the darker, the lower the number the sweeter.
Thanks.
Doh!
two* different*
fine ,fine, if it will calm down you spelling Nazi's I'll get the Google toolbar.
jeeez//I feell like I'm getting graded on this or something;)
Marv.
Just came back to let you know I got the toolbar.
Gotta admit I'm impressed by it, other then the fact that I don't like my Internet surfing info to be sent to anyone, even Google.
Marv.
Wow, that's very helpful : I didn't know about how the Lovibond system relates to sweetness. That type of thing really helps when you are trying to tweak a recipe or make one from scratch.
Thanks!
Just keep in mind that different malts and grains work a little differently in their flavor. A black patent malt and a roasted barley, for example, will have different flavors even though they have similar colors.
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