"Phil" <dogglebe@yahoooo.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 16:27:09 -0500, "Roger Grimmond"
> <rgrimmond@sympatico.ca> wrote:
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> >Which is better to use LME or DME?
> >Do you use equal amounts in recipes?
> >I've been using DME for my last few batches but in my opinion my very[/color][/color]
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> >brew which was simply a can each of Black Rock Amber and Black Rock light
> >with some Fuggle hops was the best so far.
> >opinions?[/color]
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> Liquid extract is a PITA to measure out. I, personally, don't use it
> unless I'm using an entire can.
>
> One thing you should know is that malt syrup sinks to the bottom of
> the pot when you pour it in (as opposed to DME floating on top). You
> have to be careful, or you'll burn it.
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Just made my IPA with LME. Had to make sure I mixed it carefully while
adding it to the boil.

I'll let you know how it went in a few weeks.

--
Josh Button
Go Parra in 2004
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