Grinder12000

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I use LME because I can use the left over as paste for my kid's school! MAN that stuff is sticky!!!

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I used LME for a belgian wit and the color is very close to what its supposed to be. Late extract addition can do wonders.

MNBugeater

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Wouldn't that be 100% LME usage?

If LME is darker than DME, then why would I want to use LME if I am trying to make a lightly colored beer?

This thread is hard to follow with all the inconsistencies and/or typos. Very difficult for new or inexperience brewers to get valid questions answered if we don't post accurate information.

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Whoops, thought I had fixed that. Fixed now. Meant to say 75% LME and 25% DME. And yes, you are correct. LME is said to make light beers darker and that is what has been my experience. I just finished a light blonde using 100% DME and it has a very good light color. Also used about 2/3 of the DME as a late addition.

I appologize for any confusion I may have caused. I don't know if it's just me or not but for some reason I always want to transpose those 2 things. I know LME stands for Liquid Malt Extract, but whenever I see it printed as LME I think of dry, don't know why.

The Blow Leprechaun

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I believe that fresh LME is no darker than DME, the issue is that if it's not fresh, it will darken in the can.