Prepping for first DME batches

ryan_howard · Dec 20, 2012

I'm planning on trying Dry Malt Extracts for my next few batches. I've found lots of discussion on the qualities of DME versus LME, and good information on making batch-size adjustments. But, I'm unclear if there are any procedural differences with dry versus liquid.

Anything to be aware of? Any adjustments to boil times?

Thanks!

-Ryan

unionrdr · Dec 20, 2012

Even with DME,I still do late extract additions just to be sure all comes out as intended. I don't remove the BK from the heat when adding DME to the boil,it clumps on top & I use a plastic paddle to stir like crazy. Besides late extract additions at flame out.

pwndabear · Dec 20, 2012

not really. just make sure you stir well and fast when you are adding the dme as usual.

gelatin · Dec 20, 2012

It clumps up really, really, easily. Like it will clump up on the edge of whatever you're pouring it from due to the steam coming from the pot. The clumps will stir out given time.

F250 · Dec 20, 2012

A wire whisk makes getting DME extract dissolved go much faster.

Rick

ryan_howard · Dec 20, 2012

Thanks guys, I appreciate it! All good information.

unionrdr said:
Even with DME,I still do late extract additions just to be sure all comes out as intended. I don't remove the BK from the heat when adding DME to the boil,it clumps on top & I use a plastic paddle to stir like crazy. Besides late extract additions at flame out.

What do you mean by "late extract additions." I'm not familiar with that.

Thanks!

whoaru99 · Dec 20, 2012

That means put in near the end of the boil rather than at the beginning of the boil. Typically done to keep the wort lighter and perhaps not converting some of the sugars to non-fermentable types.

Also, maybe the batch-size adjustment you referred to in the first post takes care of it but, just in case not, DME is not 1:1 sub for LME. You'd use roughly 20% less DME than LME by weight.

ryan_howard · Dec 20, 2012

whoaru99 said:
You'd use roughly 20% less DME than LME by weight.

Yes, I did get that. Thanks for checking.

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