Crystal 40L
Mid-light crystal — clean caramel sweetness.
Description
The middle ground between Crystal 20 and Crystal 60 — clean caramel and toffee character. Default crystal for American amber ales and a workhorse 5–8% addition in pale ales and IPAs.
Spec sheet
| Category | crystal |
|---|---|
| Lovibond | 40°L |
| SRM contribution | 40 |
| PPG | 34 |
| Max % | 15% |
| Flavor | caramel, toffee, honey |