Hi Yooper,
This recipe sounds great, and I'm just moving up to all-grain from large (7 lb or so) PM's. This looks like a great easy (and proven) recipe to try for a new-all-grainer. Just a question on crystal malts - I usually try to limit the crystal malts 1/2 lb max, as my brews tend to end up too sweet for my tastes when I go to a pound or more (just a personal taste thing). I do, however, love the "full" body and mouthfeel. Do you think cutting the crystal's in half, and adding a 1/4 to 1/2 lbs of malto dextrin would completely throw this recipe off flavor wise? I guess my goal would be to keep the body/mouthfeel, but reduce residual sweetness - and am curious to know if you've ever tried a varition like this one? Thanks for any advice!