120L crystal instead of 55L?

BarryNL · Post by **BarryNL** » Tue May 08, 2007 9:06 am

I have a recipe which calls for 55L crystal malt but the only crystal I can get is 120L. Would it be wise to reduce the amount of crystal. I don't think colour will be an issue as the recipe also has chocolate and black in which will dominate the colouring, but does 120L have a stronger/different flavour to 55L?

steve_flack · Post by **steve_flack** » Tue May 08, 2007 9:08 am

Yes, it's more raisin-ey and less caramelly.

BarryNL · Post by **BarryNL** » Tue May 08, 2007 10:36 am

I think I'm getting confused anyway - I think my crystal is actually 120 EBC, which is probably in the region of 55L.

mysterio · Post by **mysterio** » Tue May 08, 2007 11:59 am

Correct

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120L crystal instead of 55L?

120L crystal instead of 55L?