Dodgertown
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So, I have (2) 3lb bags of dry extra light malt, powder. I've never used it before, do I treat it the same as I would a can of malt extract?
I'm making a steam ale.
I'm making a steam ale.
+1 on adding half at the end of the boil if you're looking for a lighter color.
By making it a lighter color, will that make the beer thinner?
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DME will clump together, but won't scorch. LME is much easier to add to the boil, but it can scorch & harden on your kettle. It's just a personal preference on which to use. You'll get the same results.
Have a stirring spoon in one hand & your bag of DME in the other. Slowly pour the DME in while stirring because it will clump together if you add too much at once. In my experiences, leaving it on or off the burner didn't make much of a difference on reducing clumping if you're already at a boil.
+1 on adding half at the end of the boil if you're looking for a lighter color.
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When using DME, my technique is to pour the DME into a (large) bowl before adding it. I have had issues with the steam of the boil causing my DME to clump in the bag, making it difficult to pour. To solve this I just put it into a bowl and pour it in slowly while stirring (with the burner off of course). No more clumps.:fro:
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