Light or Pale ME vs Amber/Dark ME

Based on a post I read a few minutes ago reminded me of a question I've had but am not sure where to research. So, I'll ask here...

I have done enough batched to be experimenting with extract batches and a few grains though not AG. I am not experienced enough to know what to add to Light/Pale malt extract when a recipe calls for amber or dark. Is there a substitute? That is, do I add a certain amount of crystal, choc or bp per pound of pale LME?

Thanks

B

Good for YOU!

It depends on what kind of beer you are brewing. There are hundreds of different grains for a reason. No 1 dark grain is good for all dark beers.

What are you brewing?

Briess Amber LME contains base malt, Crystal 60 and Munich. Their Dark contains these plus Black Patent. No idea on the exact amounts. Maybe it's 8-12 ounces of Crystal 60, 4 ounces of Black. These are guesses based on what you might see in recipes.

http://www.brewingwithbriess.com/Products/Malt_Extracts.htm#SparklingAmber