ghank15
Well-Known Member
Ok. Both of my fermenters will be freed up next weekend, and I really want to brew an IPA. Now, I'm looking at the recipes in the database and almost all of the extract recipes seem to require at least 6-8 pounds of dry malt extract.
At my LHBS, 1 pound of DME costs $5.99, which means that before I even buy the yeast and the hops, I am spending close to 50 bucks.( I believe they sell 3 pound bags for a more reasonable price, I am not sure what the price is, however)
First of all, am I being overcharged for DME?
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, is there a way to get the desired amount of fermentable sugars without using so much DME, perhaps using some LME (which costs more money, but is sold in 3 pound tubs)?
I know this is not a cheap hobby, but 60 dollars for a 5 gallon batch seems a little steep.
At my LHBS, 1 pound of DME costs $5.99, which means that before I even buy the yeast and the hops, I am spending close to 50 bucks.( I believe they sell 3 pound bags for a more reasonable price, I am not sure what the price is, however)
First of all, am I being overcharged for DME?
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, is there a way to get the desired amount of fermentable sugars without using so much DME, perhaps using some LME (which costs more money, but is sold in 3 pound tubs)?
I know this is not a cheap hobby, but 60 dollars for a 5 gallon batch seems a little steep.