chesterdesmond
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Hi, I'm about to do an extract recipe which calls for 6.6lbs of LME and 5 US gallons (19L) of water (among other things of course).
My last 3 batches have been pre-hopped extract kits which come in a 3.3 lb can to which I've been adding 1 lb of DME at the recommendation of the local brewer supply. The instructions call for 6 US gallons (23L) of water in total. While the beer has been under-carbonated it has a fairly strong taste.
It seems to me a pretty big difference in fermentables vs water between these recipes\methods and am wondering if anyone had any comments.
In the Joy of Homebrewing, the author says that adding or subtracting a lb of LME\DME from the recipes is no big deal..does the same logic apply to adding extra water? Assuming I wanted to use 23L instead of 19L, would it really affect the amount of hops required etc? I'm not too worried about being 'in spec' to the style, and am open to experimentation, so my post is more to solicit comments on others' experiences with adding water\subtracting fermentables.
Thanks
My last 3 batches have been pre-hopped extract kits which come in a 3.3 lb can to which I've been adding 1 lb of DME at the recommendation of the local brewer supply. The instructions call for 6 US gallons (23L) of water in total. While the beer has been under-carbonated it has a fairly strong taste.
It seems to me a pretty big difference in fermentables vs water between these recipes\methods and am wondering if anyone had any comments.
In the Joy of Homebrewing, the author says that adding or subtracting a lb of LME\DME from the recipes is no big deal..does the same logic apply to adding extra water? Assuming I wanted to use 23L instead of 19L, would it really affect the amount of hops required etc? I'm not too worried about being 'in spec' to the style, and am open to experimentation, so my post is more to solicit comments on others' experiences with adding water\subtracting fermentables.
Thanks