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 first
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?
Thanks
Roger

On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 16:27:09 -0500, <rgrimmond@sympatico.ca> wrote:[color=blue]
> Which is better to use LME or DME?[/color]

Whichever you prefer. With LME you need to make sure it's fresh, as you
can get off flavours if it goes stale. On the other hand, some people feel
it's easier to use than DME.
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> Do you use equal amounts in recipes?[/color]

Nope. LME is 20% water, so use 80% less DME than LME to get the same sugar
contribution.
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> I've been using DME for my last few batches but in my opinion my very first
> 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]

Probably wasn't due to the form of extract you used.


John.

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On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 16:27:09 -0500, "Roger Grimmond"
<rgrimmond@sympatico.ca> wrote:
[color=blue]
>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 first
>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]


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.


Phil

"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:
>[color=green]
> >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]
first[color=blue][color=green]
> >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]
>
>
> 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.
>[/color]
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.

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Go Parra in 2004
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"Roger Grimmond" <rgrimmond@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:Pu7zb.5974$zf2.892932@news20.bellglobal.com...[color=blue]
> 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]
first[color=blue]
> 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]

I've heard that LME provides slightly better flavor, however it is more
difficult to measure and is usually darker in color than DME (and I've never
noticed a flavor difference). I believe LME is also generally cheaper than
DME, which is kind of nice. Amounts do not convert exactly one-to-one, LME
is about 10 to 20% water, so you need to use a little bit extra as compared
to DME.

--
Dave
"Just a drink, a little drink, and I'll be feeling GOOooOOooOOooD!" --
Genesis, 1973-ish