Priming with DME?

Recipe I'm using from the Clone Beer book, calls for priming with 1.25 cups of Extra Light DME.

Problem is, I've never tried this. I assume I'd want to dissolve it in boiling water first, but the book says zip,zero,nada on the subject.

Beer is five gallons of Pilsner Urquel Clone btw.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Hoppy

Yes, you will want the DME to mix thoroughly so dissolving it in some boiling water, then cooling before incorporating it would be a good idea. You can use a bunch of different fermentables to prime. If you would rather just use corn sugar, you can do that too.

dissolve it in 2 cups of water, boil for 10 min, then cool it and use for priming.

brewt00l said:

Yes, you will want the DME to mix thoroughly so dissolving it in some boiling water, then cooling before incorporating it would be a good idea. You can use a bunch of different fermentables to prime. If you would rather just use corn sugar, you can do that too.

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Cool, thanks.

Any idea which would produce more carbonation/faster/better?

Hoppy

HoppyHoppyJoyJoy said:

Cool, thanks.

Any idea which would produce more carbonation/faster/better?

Hoppy

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Depends on the fermentable/nonfermentable content of the substance in question...in general DME will take a little longer to carb than dextrose.

There are plenty of opinions on "better," many of them different

edit: here's some more info:
http://www.howtobrew.com/section1/chapter11-4.html
http://www.geocities.com/lesjudith/HomeBrewingTips/AlternativeBrewingSugars.html

HoppyHoppyJoyJoy said:

Cool, thanks.

Any idea which would produce more carbonation/faster/better?

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I don't know about "more" or "better," but the corn sugar would be faster and more reliable. Cheaper too.

Alright then. I'm going with the dextrose.

I'm bottling in about five minutes, I'll sort out "better" next time.

Hoppy

HoppyHoppyJoyJoy said:

Alright then. I'm going with the dextrose.

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Remember, use a little less dextrose than you would LME. 4-5 ounces (about 3/4 cup) is typical for 5 gallons.

brewt00l said:

Yes, you will want the DME to mix thoroughly so dissolving it in some boiling water, then cooling before incorporating it would be a good idea. You can use a bunch of different fermentables to prime. If you would rather just use corn sugar, you can do that too.

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I've never cooled it before adding it to the bottling bucket. I use DME because it makes me feel better. I don't know if you'd ever really notice the difference.

5 Is Not Enough said:

I use DME because it makes me feel better.

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Which is as valid a reason as anything! It's all about enjoying the process.

BlindLemonLars said:

Which is as valid a reason as anything! It's all about enjoying the process.

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True dat. If what's hitting your glass makes you happy, rock on.