Briess DME to Beiess Grain(s)

[Jeff...]

Maybe this has been asked before. If so I apologise. I'm looking for a chart hopefully to convert Briess DME's to Briess malt(s). I don't know if something like this exists, but it would come in handy.

For example if I pull the specs for Briess Pilsen Light DME it lists 99% Pilsen Malt and 1% CaraPils Malt.

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

I'm looking for a chart hopefully to convert Briess DME's to Briess malt(s)

For the base malts, back in early October 2015, there was (past tense) an article "Introducing the first Briess single-malt extracts" at Briess's blog (as of today, a copy of the article is available in the internet archives).

For character/specialty malts, Download the NEW Extracts and Adjuncts Typical Analysis Flyer (2017) will be helpful.

 

[jschein]

The conversion from dme to grain is .6lb dme to 1lb of grain

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

The conversion from dme to grain is .6lb dme to 1lb of grain

The ratio assumes a mash efficiency (75%?).

Given a malt bill in percentages, recipe software would be able to handle the cases where individual efficiency is different.

 

[jschein]

The ratio assumes a mash efficiency (75%?).

Given a malt bill in percentages, recipe software would be able to handle the cases where individual efficiency is different.

Correct 75% mash efficiency

 

[Jeff...]

For the base malts, back in early October 2015, there was (past tense) an article "Introducing the first Briess single-malt extracts" at Briess's blog (as of today, a copy of the article is available in the internet archives).

For character/specialty malts, Download the NEW Extracts and Adjuncts Typical Analysis Flyer (2017) will be helpful.

Thanks for posting links.

For the The NEW Extracts and Adjuncts Typical Analysis Flyer (2017). In many of the rows, last column. I couldn't help but notice the term "Base Malt". Do you happen to know what malt is the base malt being refrenced? Is it Brewers malt or 2 row malt or 6 row malt or something else? Maybe it depends of the type of Briess DME?

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

I couldn't help but notice the term "Base Malt". Do you happen to know what malt is the base malt being refrenced? Is it Brewers malt or 2 row malt or 6 row malt or something else? Maybe it depends of the type of Briess DME?

I do not know. I've helped convert a couple of extract+steep recipes to BIAB - we got good results by using a basic "2 row" brewers malt.

 

[Jeff...]

I do not know. I've helped convert a couple of extract+steep recipes to BIAB - we got good results by using a basic "2 row" brewers malt.

Thanks for the reply... The "Base Malt" contained in some of the Briess DMEs is a Mystery Malt until it's specifically identifed.

I tried to ask the question on the linked Download the NEW Extracts and Adjuncts Typical Analysis Flyer (2017) page but it requires a Facebook account. I don't have a spacebook and never will, I don't like drama much.

I have a Traditional Bock recipe I've brewed several times with Briess DME. It makes a pretty good brew. But I converted to all-grain, my keg is needing a refill. I would like to brew it all-grain this time around.

The specific Briess DME I'm trying to decode is their Munich DME. Anyone care to guess what the Mystery 50% Base Malt is?

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

I have a Traditional Bock recipe I've brewed several times with Briess DME. It makes a pretty good brew. But I converted to all-grain, my keg is needing a refill. I would like to brew it all-grain this time around.

You could ...

... buy some DME and brew an enjoyable beer

... assume "Base Malt" is Briess Brewers Malt and brew an enjoyable beer

... assume "Base Malt" is Briess Pale Ale Malt and brew and enjoyable beer

 

[Jeff...]

You could ...

... buy some DME and brew an enjoyable beer

... assume "Base Malt" is Briess Brewers Malt and brew an enjoyable beer

... assume "Base Malt" is Briess Pale Ale Malt and brew and enjoyable beer

Or... Since it's a Bock, assume the Base Malt is Pilsen Malt and brew and enjoy

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

Brew how you like, like what you brew

 

[Jeff...]

Brew how you like, like what you brew

Agreed!

However I do like mysteries... It would be nice to know what this mystery "Base Malt" is or isn't.

I enjoyed your replies - thanks fellow brew buddy!

 

[keesh]

Why don't you email Briess?

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

However I do like mysteries

@Steveruch has an article on malt extract. Last I heard, it is scheduled for the Jul/Aug 2020 issue of Zymurgy.

 

[Jeff...]

Why don't you email Briess?

Because I can't find an email address... I think they only cater to authorized distributors.

Here's the Traditional Bock brew made with Briess DME I'm trying to decode. Pretty ain't it? Tastes as good as it looks.

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

maybe ...

buy some DME and brew an enjoyable beer

?

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

The specific Briess DME I'm trying to decode is their Munich DME. Anyone care to guess what the Mystery 50% Base Malt is?

hmmm.... timestamps suggest you edited this in to an earlier version of #8 at about the same time as a posted #9. Or maybe I missed it. Either way ...

I'd go with Briess Brewers Malt (rather than Pale Ale) for the 1st batch.

 

[Jeff...]

hmmm.... timestamps suggest you edited this in to an earlier version of #8 at about the same time as a posted #9. Or maybe I missed it. Either way ...

I'd go with Briess Brewers Malt (rather than Pale Ale) for the 1st batch.

Thanks, yeah edit posts after I posted because of my phone's auto correct ain't so smart... I can't turn it off. I need a new phone, but...

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

Thanks, yeah edit posts after I posted because of my phone's auto correct ain't so smart... I can't turn it off. I need a new phone, but...

Thanks. That's helpful.

 

[Jeff...]

Thanks. That's helpful.

I just got confirmation... Briess DME ingredient "Base Malt" = Briess 2-Row Brewers Malt 1.8L.

Briess no longer carries 6 Row.

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

Briess no longer carries 6 Row.

In the Munich DME product information sheet, they do mention that "All Briess malts are produced from AMBA/BMBRI recommended 2-Row Malting Barley varieties."