On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 06:25:53 GMT, "Karl S." <null_dev@earthlink.net>
wrote:
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>I'm still a newbie, having brewed less than a half-dozen batches which
>were all commercial recipe kits. The most recent is a 3 pound, 5 ounce can
>of Muntons Premium Bitter, with the enclosed yeast packet. This was about
>$10 cheaper than other, more complex kits I've tried. It consisted of a
>can of extract and the packet of yeast, no crystal malt or hops, and the
>enclosed instructions didn't even mention boiling the wort. I did anyway,
>adding three pounds of extra corn sugar and some leftover hop pellets I
>had lying around the refrigerator (about a tablespoon full). It just
>didn't seem like brewing without a hot break. Anyway, the instructions
>that came with this recipe kit came to "dissolve the extract and
>additional sugar in boiling water, add cold water to make 6 US gallons,
>and add the yeast."
>Can one really make beer that easily?
>
>Karl S.[/color]


I generally use DME (dry malt extract) others prefer LME (liquid malt
extract) which you bought. My understanding is hops are in the LME
all you need is sugar and yeast. Should yield the greatest
consistancy, if you find one you like. I've also heard some speak of
substituting another can of LME for the sugar, as corn sugar adds no
flavor to your brew. As for boiling, general rule 15 mins or more for
LME an hour or more for DME.

Brew on brother!