FishH2o

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So I have a few kits under my belt and they turned out pretty good. I am starting to leave the kits behind and follow recipes that others have done. However, I see some use LME and others use DME. I’m curious what you all prefer and why? I have the ingredients for 2 brews in the refrigerator one using LME and one DME just to see.


Thanks!!

bschoenb

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I find the DME easier to use; wrt weight, mixing, storing, using partial lbs after I change my recipe, etc.. etc... Plus I burned myself on that LME one time when it got too hot trying to get it out of the container...

I think overall I like DMe better...

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indigi

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DME is much easier to use and handle, and I wasn't able to tell the difference in flavor between the different types... then again, I'm still developing my palate.

It's easy to split up a bag and store for use in future brews, starters, or even as sugar in your tea. You can do that stuff with LME, but it's much more of a hassle, and harder to pour and easier to scorch.

Johnnyooze

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Ive only used LME but im switching to DME because im starting to get into PM brewing and my LHBS sells 1 lb bags of DME. Plus on my last batch i burnt some LME on the bottom of the pan because i wasnt able to stir it fast enough.

kegtoe

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use the search option for lots of discussion and lots of good info from several people. This topic comes up about once a week.

In general,
DME: more expensive, longer shelf life, can get much lighter in color than LME, doesnt darken with age, is a stick mess when in contact wiht moisture humidity, stores easily in vacuum bags or plastic containers.
LME: less expensive (even on a dry pound basis), shorter shelf life, usualy cant maintain low levels of color, darkens as the product ages, is a pain to pour even when heated its tough to get all out of containers, i dont believe it would be easy to split up into other containers.

A gentlmen from Briess did a real good interview on brewing network one time that you can download for free.

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FishH2o

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Awesome I am looking for it now.

Thanks everyone for your insights I appreciate it :-)

Calder

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I do PM and use LME. It works out cheaper and I have no problems with it. Buy it in 33 lb plastic containers. Weigh it out into large glass pyrex jugs, and re-cap. Stores OK in the basement, but it's consumed within a few months of opening.

kegtoe

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aired on 8 25 05

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brewew

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I have a question about the use of Cooper's Light malt extract with the Cooper's selection Pilsener kit.

The LME can is 1,5 kg. - in order to make 23 liters (5 gallons?) out of this kit, and aiming at 4,7% ABV - how much of the LME would be appropriate to use?

The whole 1,5kg. can?

Heavyfoot

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Can you post a link to this episode? I can't find it on the home brew network site.

Thanks!