Lodovico

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I'm an all-grain brewer that just had an injury that isn't going to allow me to brew all-grain (because of lifting restrictions) and I haven't brewed an extract batch in a couple of years.

Damn, malt extract is expensive!! It's going to cost me 3 times what it does to brew an all grain batch, but I must brew

I'm wondering if people would post their favorite low cost extract recipes here for me?? I would really appreciate it. thanks

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On Draft: Northern German Alt
On Draft: Robust Porter
On Draft: Belgian Pale Ale
In Bottle: Brett Porter
In Bottle: Apfelwein
In Bottle: Espresso Porter
Fermenter: Biere De Garde
Fermenter: Belgian Amber Ale

mbird

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Here is a simple but very tasty German Hefe recipe that I teach in class.

5.5 gal. into fermenter
Attn: 77%
ABV : 5.5%
SRM: 10
IBU : 33
O.G. 1.052
F.G. 1.012

6lbs. Wheat/Barley malt (60/40)
Boil in 6.5 gal. H2O for 60 min. with Saaz hops
Chill to 65f. and pitch WLP300 HefeIV starter

Ferment at 65f-70f until complete and bottle or keg

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maida7

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lower gravity beers will be less expensive. English Mild, 60 schilling, brown ale, etc...

But that is the only way to reduce the price of extract VS AG. The hops, specialty grains and yeast are the same cost regardless of AG or extract.

Some other tips

Buy fresh extract! More beer, Northern Brewer, AHS all have fresh extract. I believe the morebeer LME is the best price.

Don't use the darker extracts. only use the light extracts. use steeping grains to add the color and flavor.

Buy the proper extract for the style. American beer then use the American ultra light. English beer use English extract. Belgian beer then use pilsner extract. There is a big difference.

Want to save some more money? Buy in bulk.

IrregularPulse

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Would it be cheaper to buy a pump?

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jamesnsw

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Also, unless you buy in major bulk, it will be cheapest to buy LME.

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Some stuff I've made: Odell's 90 Shilling Clone, Abbey Weiss Pottsville Common, Simple Mead, Dry Dock Apricot Blonde Clone, Rye IPA, Maibock, Scrapper's Quaffable Irish Red, Short Sleep Blueberry Ale, Lazy Magnolia Pecan Nut Brown Ale Clone, Graff, Apfelwein, Cascades Orange Pale, Orfy's Mild Ale, Vagabond Gingered Ale

Lodovico

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Lol. For real.

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On Draft: Northern German Alt
On Draft: Robust Porter
On Draft: Belgian Pale Ale
In Bottle: Brett Porter
In Bottle: Apfelwein
In Bottle: Espresso Porter
Fermenter: Biere De Garde
Fermenter: Belgian Amber Ale

wyzazz

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I just got 50lbs of Briess Pilsen Light DME from North Country Malt for $120.00 after shipping to NE Ohio. That's $2.40/lb, not too bad IMHO...

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Hermit

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Centennial Blond.

Gremlyn

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Lodovico, you've got it all wrong, this is the perfect time to start on a DIY automated system that requires zero lifting!

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Yuri_Rage

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Unfortunately, buying in bulk probably puts you back to square one - heavy lifting required.

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