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09-18-2008, 01:37 AM
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cheaper DME/LME substitute ??
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in the past I have been using corn sugar and brown sugar... But I am told that DME and LME are MUCH "more better " 
BUT at the price of corn sugar compared to DME I'm rather depressed...
is there a GOOD substitute out there that you guys are using ??? I don't want dry beer 
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09-18-2008, 01:47 AM
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There's really no substitute for extract, whether you get it from DME, LME or your mash tun. Sure a few styles call for a small amount of sugar, but for the most part malt extract = beer.
If you're not ready, willing or able to go AG, try buying your *ME in bulk to save.
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09-18-2008, 01:50 AM
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corn sugar instead of malt extract? doesnt sound very good at all
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09-18-2008, 02:08 AM
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I just bought a 3# bag of DME at the store, $15. ($5/pound)
I came home and ordered 55# from northern brewer for $150 (2.72/lb.)
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09-18-2008, 02:11 AM
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Buying bulk DME would be the way to go in that case. It is a heavy hit on the wallet in one shot though.
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09-18-2008, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Hagen
Buying bulk DME would be the way to go in that case. It is a heavy hit on the wallet in one shot though.
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yeah not sure if I'm ready to take such a big hit... I mean what if I wanna try a recippe that uses a lighter or darkey kind of malt... |
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09-18-2008, 02:34 AM
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yeah not sure if I'm ready to take such a big hit... I mean what if I wanna try a recippe that uses a lighter or darkey kind of malt...
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You can steep specialty grains for color and flavor, and use light DME for the base. That's what I did for years before going AG and made everything from pale ale s to porters.
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09-18-2008, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Hagen
You can steep specialty grains for color and flavor, and use light DME for the base. That's what I did for years before going AG and made everything from pale ale s to porters.
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really? hhmm I might just have to do that then.
What do you think of buying the DME in bulk and adding specialty grains a such, VS like a coopers kit ? |
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09-18-2008, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by illnastyimpreza
really? hhmm I might just have to do that then.
What do you think of buying the DME in bulk and adding specialty grains a such, VS like a coopers kit ?
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It will be cheaper in the long run! |
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09-18-2008, 04:30 AM
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It will be cheaper in the long run!
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Not to mention the joy of tweaking a recipe, or creating one to suit your tastes! I'm still brewing with extracts, steeping, mini-mash, etc and have yet to follow an existing recipe. I haven't been disappointed yet, especially when they age!
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