Thank you Ozarks, I see the error in my thinking- I thought I was gaining sugars from these grains but it was just color, think I will be using row malts in the future

3rd part if this helps... They are called Patagonia Caramel C55L and C15L, sorry new to this so not sure if the clarity helps or if Im just way off with the crystal comparison? Pickn up what Im layn down??

second part of the question , do I use american crystal or English(UK) crystal? just realized there are 2 different ones..

I picked up some grains that are not listed on the calc page( Patagonia C55 and patagonia C 15), wondering if I use crystal 60 and 15 will work for the overall? My abv looks low not sure if this is contributing.. THX

Excellent thank both NB and QHB! I will mix it up and add the chocolate malt and see what become of it. Exciting... I like ambers too. I am on my way out to pick up some crystal malt 40 and some Cascade hops(aroma), I may also get some crytal 20, I am learning to buy in bulk so I can experiment...

Thank you Quality home brew, I appreciate the suggestion. Thats exactly what i was looking for.

also forgot to mention I have 4lbs of dextrose.

Hello Folks, I have done about 3- 5 gallon(extract) batches of the same recipe and want to try something new. They have all turned out good. I am hoping for some suggestions for grains and additional hops, Since my previous batches I have tried to pick up extra ingredients but now realize I may...

Hi Folks new to this but ran a first batch with this - its quite a simple recipe but worked out pretty good, just open to any feedback good or bad, my intentions were to make a low cost ale with good flavor, I am also thinking of using DME for priming next time vs dextrose a friend mentioned it...