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    Both bags of malt are hard, not powder?

    I don't have 13oz of DME. I have 6.5. Can I half the dextrose and have the same effect?
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    Both bags of malt are hard, not powder?

    So you're saying I should use 13oz of DME and still 4.5oz of Dextrose for 1 gallon?
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    Both bags of malt are hard, not powder?

    I can't add both bags. One bag is for a light pilsner and the other bag is for a dark amber. 1/2 a bag makes 1 gallon. Are you saying to use one whole bag for one whole gallon?
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    Both bags of malt are hard, not powder?

    Comes with two 6.5oz DME bags; 1/2 bag makes 1 gal I think. I'll just split the bag in half by weight and should be fine.
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    Both bags of malt are hard, not powder?

    The step that involves dissolving the DME says this: "Prepare your wort (unfermented malt) by pouring 1/2 cup of dextrose and 3/4 cup of the dry malt (light or amber) into your pot of hot water. Stir with a long handled spoon until well dissolved. Heat your wort to boiling and add 1/4 tsp table...
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    Both bags of malt are hard, not powder?

    Ah ok, so it is still usable, just do it by weight eh? No need to buy more? Can someone weigh out just how heavy 1/4 cup is dry so I can translate that into something meaningful for my stuff?
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    Both bags of malt are hard, not powder?

    Hi all, I apologize if this has been addressed elsewhere, but I couldn't find anything about it. I just got a home beer brewing kit, and everything is in good order, except both bags of the pale and amber/dark malts are hard. The contents are almost like a resin, and are not a powder. Are they...
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