Apparently I'm not getting notified of responses in my email so completely neglected this.
I brewed it last friday. First time I've used melanoidin. Perhaps if I brew it again I will try swapping it out. Not too sure about their choice of yeast either. Given my novice experience level though and this being published in a reputable magazine I am inclined to try it as is first.
I will probably keg it after two weeks and let it carb for a week.