Wheat DME question

[mr_tripp]

I made my first DME wheat beer about 6-8 weeks ago. I used 6lbs of wheat DME and 1oz of Hallertauer leaf hops. It was in the primary for 3 weeks and now in the keg for 4 weeks. It tasted awful 2 weeks ago and I figured it was spoiled. I tasted it today and it still has a bad smell but the taste is better and the after taste burp wasn't bad. Here are my questions.


1. Does DME take longer than LME?
2. Do I need to wait longer?


Thanks.

 

[bschindl]

What yeast did you use? I have the same beer in my primary right now (tons of blow-off). I'm using Wyeast 3068 with a 1 litre starter. I'll have my first taste in about a week. Also how long did you boil the hops?

 

[mr_tripp]

I used SafAle. But I don't remember what number. I think it was their wheat ale. The guy at the brew store gave it to me. I was wanting an American Wheat but I don't think those hops give me the taste I want. I boiled the hops for 60min.

 

[bschindl]

I boiled 3/4 ounce for 45 min, and 1/4 ounce for 15 min so I believe yours will have a little more bitterness.