Looking at the ingredients for each of the Briess extracts, I see that they consist of base malts, plus some specialty malts. For the Golden Light DME, for example, there is some Carapils mixed in. For the Pilsen DME, there are also some Carapils mixed in.
My question is whether there is enough variety in any of these DMEs, either alone, or combined, to make a fairly complex beer, without taking the extra steps of steeping additional grains, or doing a partial- or full-mash.
I guess where I'm going with this is that I'd like to use say, 7lbs. Golden Light DME, 1lb. of Amber DME, and create a fairly high OG IPA, with a decent amount of bittering, flavoring, aroma, and dry-hops. A basic recipe for a hoppy, medium- to high-ABV, easy beer, while keeping things simple for me, a beginning brewer.
Thanks in advance for your input (positive or negative!)
My question is whether there is enough variety in any of these DMEs, either alone, or combined, to make a fairly complex beer, without taking the extra steps of steeping additional grains, or doing a partial- or full-mash.
I guess where I'm going with this is that I'd like to use say, 7lbs. Golden Light DME, 1lb. of Amber DME, and create a fairly high OG IPA, with a decent amount of bittering, flavoring, aroma, and dry-hops. A basic recipe for a hoppy, medium- to high-ABV, easy beer, while keeping things simple for me, a beginning brewer.
Thanks in advance for your input (positive or negative!)