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Should I buy Light or Extra Light DME in bulk?

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by agurkas, Mar 16, 2011.

 

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    agurkas

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    Posted Mar 16, 2011
    So I like brewing mostly "bigger" beers. Tripels, belgian ales, saisons, hoppy IPAs, and porters are my thing.

    I am thinking about ordering a big bulk DME for my next 3-4 beers. Should I just get Extra Light DME or downsize to orders of extra light, light, and wheat DME?
     
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    bknifefight

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 16, 2011
    Light and Extra Light have little difference, in my experience. If you can get one in a 50 lb bag but not the other, get the bulk one. You will save a lot of money that way. I am pretty sure what I buy is extra light in 50 lb bags but I don't know off hand.
     
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    wyzazz

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    Posted Mar 16, 2011
    I buy Briess Pilsen Light in 50lb bags and use that in place of Light or Extra Light DME in recipes. There is a slight difference though, Briess Pilsen Light is made with Pilsner and Carapils, Briess Golden Light is made with 2-row and Carapils.
     
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