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05-14-2010, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DrawTap88
Got'cha. Thanks, ChshreCat. But since that's the case, I might as well just go AG and forget this PM stuff.
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If you have the capability, go for it! Or maybe do a PM or two to work up to it and get the hang of mashing. I PM because I brew inside on the stove and don't have the ability to do a full boil. So, PM works well for me.
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05-14-2010, 08:58 PM
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Perfect timing for this question!
If may add a further, related question to this: The DME that is available at my LHBS is specifically sold/labeled as non-diastatic. I have only used it as a primer in bottling but am wondering about adding it as a late extract in the boil or as a total substitute to the LME I usually use. I would love to get paler beers but don't think I can with the extract that is available to me.
Is using this type of DME going to work in a full boil and get me a fermentable wort? The LHBS owner says no, she hasn't had good success with it but I'm not totally sure. Maybe I'm missing something.
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12-14-2010, 02:55 AM
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uhh what now im confused about using non diastatic dme. thats what im using with a small mini mash.im i using the wrong extract? i thought you could use dry or liquid and why is some non diastatic?
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12-14-2010, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jonmohno
uhh what now im confused about using non diastatic dme. thats what im using with a small mini mash.im i using the wrong extract? i thought you could use dry or liquid and why is some non diastatic?
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You mash should have some base malt that provides the diastatic power to convert your grains. Your not putting your extract in the mash, are you?
You want to do your mini mash just like an all grain batch, but smaller. Then add your extract to the boil. |
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12-14-2010, 03:30 AM
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Some brand new brewers think extract with steeping grain recipes are mini-mashes.
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12-14-2010, 11:25 PM
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actually bens home brew- on you tube for one gallon batches is where he stated this as a bit of a mini-mash. i pretty much used thatfor my first batch.your still extracting fermentable sugars with some grains along with color and flavor only partially. oh and no i dont add extract to the grains only the liquid after steeping.
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