I know there are very specific means of knowing how much fermentable sugars to use but I'm looking for a general rule of thumb.
My confusion stems from a new book I got. Brewing Classic Styles by Jamil Zainasheff and John J. Palmer. It's a great book that discusses brewing in general, ingredients, and 80 BJCP styles with a recipe for each.
Looking at the recipes, it seems like the authors use a lot more LME and DME than I have in the past (whether it be from a kit or something I made up).
I've used a lot of MidWest kits and based a few of my own recipes off of them. I typically use 6 lbs of LME and include steepables and hops because that's what the kits typically use.
The recipes in the book usually call for more than 6lbs. More like closer to 9-10 for almost all styles.
I was under the impression that 6 lbs was about what you needed for a 5 gal batch (with about 7 gal boils) but now I'm guessing that I've been gimping the gravity of my beers greatly.
How much do you guys typically use (I know this is a difficult question because each style requires a specific amount)?
Thanks.
My confusion stems from a new book I got. Brewing Classic Styles by Jamil Zainasheff and John J. Palmer. It's a great book that discusses brewing in general, ingredients, and 80 BJCP styles with a recipe for each.
Looking at the recipes, it seems like the authors use a lot more LME and DME than I have in the past (whether it be from a kit or something I made up).
I've used a lot of MidWest kits and based a few of my own recipes off of them. I typically use 6 lbs of LME and include steepables and hops because that's what the kits typically use.
The recipes in the book usually call for more than 6lbs. More like closer to 9-10 for almost all styles.
I was under the impression that 6 lbs was about what you needed for a 5 gal batch (with about 7 gal boils) but now I'm guessing that I've been gimping the gravity of my beers greatly.
How much do you guys typically use (I know this is a difficult question because each style requires a specific amount)?
Thanks.