Briess Munich LME

[RhodySeth]

Howdy folks. My parents got me a beer kit for Christmas which was a thoughtful present - a pumpkin spice beer. The main ingredient is two 3.3 lb Briess Munich LME canisters. I'm not a big fan of spiced beers so I'm wondering while other styles lend themselves to munich LME? Is it interchangeable with good ol' light extract? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[McGarnigle]

Munich malt is awesome. It's not the same as light extract, but you could substitute. A hoppy beer made with Munich isn't a traditional IPA, but will taste very good, IMO.

Munich lagers are an obvious choice, but you should stay away from lager yeast your first time. Or make a Munich Dunkel recipe with ale yeast.

 

[cjbalough]

Id look at Munich lager recipes or perhaps a Vienna lager and consider using a california common yeast like wyeast 2112.

 

[DoD_Ales]

I made a very nice Dusseldorf Alt last year with the Munich LME. One of my better extract beers.

 

[Calder]

Munich malt is a great replacement for pale malt.

Munich gives a more malty flavor. It really depends what balance you want.

 

[RhodySeth]

Awesome. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!