N Ntense Well-Known Member Joined Nov 16, 2009 Messages 71 Reaction score 1 Location Montreal Jul 19, 2016 #1 Hi, I was wondering if I could use LME instead of DME for a starter? If so, are the quantities remains de same? Ex: 8oz DME = 8oz of LME? thanks! David
Hi, I was wondering if I could use LME instead of DME for a starter? If so, are the quantities remains de same? Ex: 8oz DME = 8oz of LME? thanks! David
hypergolic Well-Known Member Joined Jan 2, 2011 Messages 230 Reaction score 4 Location Grand Rapids Jul 19, 2016 #2 No the quantities are the same because the LME contains some water, so it will be heavier for the same amount of sugar. But yes you can use either for a starter. https://www.jaysbrewing.com/2011/11/17/lazy-chart-for-converting-dme-lme-grain/
No the quantities are the same because the LME contains some water, so it will be heavier for the same amount of sugar. But yes you can use either for a starter. https://www.jaysbrewing.com/2011/11/17/lazy-chart-for-converting-dme-lme-grain/
BentBrewer Well-Known Member Joined Aug 11, 2015 Messages 171 Reaction score 94 Location Cool Jul 19, 2016 #3 Multiply your DME requirements by 1.19 to get LME usage. LME to DME is x.84
OP OP N Ntense Well-Known Member Joined Nov 16, 2009 Messages 71 Reaction score 1 Location Montreal Jul 19, 2016 #4 thanks for the information, it's appreciated!