bulk extract?

my lhb sells pails of exrtact from barrels. munton label on them. bought 6 gallons to give it a try. anybody else use this ? or am i so new im just findin this out .

Yup, you're new. Many a brewer here that uses Muntons extract. Many LHBS places have barrels of extract and can sell you whatever quantity you want.

is it the preferred choice of the experienced users. is it quality worthy? the cost is a serious saving. if im just starting out is it the way to go? im just makin beer and tweekin to my taste and callin it my recipe

Yes, getting it in bulk is the way to go, as long as they have a fairly good turnover so that it's fresh. It is cheaper, and usually fresher.

Lorena

I have used LME occasionally but primarily DME. Is there an advantage to LME? I have avoided because it is such a mess to work with.

LME is too dark and only gets darker.

I buy my DME in bulk - 55# boxes. I only have 3 left out of 6....gotta order some more...

My LHBS has the same setup. He seems to sell mostly light LME, so that's what I buy from him in bulk form. I suplement with light DME if I'm trying to get lighter beer, and use specialty grains to get more color if that's what I'm looking for.

Cheaper than DME, I can't use 55# in a reasonable time (I'm picturing a large malt brick in the storage bin ) and more reliable than the cans that have been on the shelf since 'who knows when.'

The LHBS seems to have a good turnover, so I'm not worried about the freshness.

I'm also not that worried about color, as I usually want to brew bigger beers anyway!

butler1850 said:

...I can't use 55# in a reasonable time (I'm picturing a large malt brick in the storage bin )

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Not one clump in over 300 lbs. Double bagged and in a cardboard box.

Yeah, double bagged and in a box. I keep mine in the garage utility room and it doesn't get hit with moisture at all.

homebrewer_99 said:

Not one clump in over 300 lbs. Double bagged and in a cardboard box.

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Hmmmm.... tempting.... I only use extra-light anyway, and color with grains.

Now... can I get it past SWMBO? How big is the box it stores in?

The 44# box is a bit bigger than a cubic foot.

butler1850 said:

Hmmmm.... tempting.... I only use extra-light anyway, and color with grains.

Now... can I get it past SWMBO? How big is the box it stores in?

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The size of the box is jmust over the size of a milk crate.

Brewing with XL DME and adding grains to darken is the way to go IMO.