grlz
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i was perusing through my homebrewing for dummies book whilst on the can today and he said he uses two cans of extract per 5 gal batch. anyone do this? i always used one, kinda seems like overkill to me.
Depends on the size of your cans. Most of them at my LHBS are 3.3 lbs and that won't give you much on it's own in a 5 gallon batch.
now i gotta buy twice as much... le sigh...
i was perusing through my homebrewing for dummies book whilst on the can today and he said he uses two cans of extract per 5 gal batch. anyone do this? i always used one, kinda seems like overkill to me.
Coopers kits contain 3.75 lb. malt, but they need more.
...but what should you add? ...and how much?
6 different options:
1. None - Maybe you plan to purchase something special, or you already have something to use.
2. 2.2lb Dextrose - Lowest "finished beer cost." It makes a extra-light-bodied (thin) beer.
3. 2.2lb Brew Enhancer 1 - Blended dextrose and maltodextrine. Makes light-bodied beer.
4. 1.75lb Brew Enhancer 1.5 - Blended Malt Extract and Dextrose. For moderate strength and body.
5. 2.2lb Brew Enhancer 2 - Blended Malt Extract, dextrose, and maltodextrine. Moderately full-bodied.
6. 3.3lb Malt Extract - This makes stronger beer, with the richest flavor and fullest body.
this is a very handy little guide line for a new brewer with nice suggestions & explainations. ++ for your help to this question.
is there a generic dme or do i just pick one thats similar to the beer im making? at this site i see pale, amber, dark and so on.
Depends on the size of your cans...
Hi , i got this information fromhey dogboy, could you elaborate a little more on your list? like #5, 2.2 lbs brew enhancer 2, how muvh of each item? thanks for that list too.
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