1lb shy!???

[mountainbrewdude]

Hey guys, today I brewed my pumpkin ale, its calls for 6.0 LME and 1lb DME, and steeping around 2lbs grains. I actually got about 6.3 or 6.4 LME and completely forgot my 1lb DME!!! How bad will this hurt me?

 

[Clann]

It will just be a little light on the alcohol but shouldnt hurt the flavor so you would notice.

Was it light DME or darker? Might affect the color if it was amber or dark.

 

[mountainbrewdude]

LME and DME both were amber, I made this last year, the first recipe that I made on my own. I can handle a little less alcohol, but the flavor is my main concern, this beer is freakin delicious. I also have 3 oz hops and some spices.

 

[mountainbrewdude]

I transfered to secondary and out tasted good, a little thin but I know carbonation will change this alot. Should I expect alot less body with 1lb dme missing?

 

[KoedBrew]

you can always add more if this happens again...here is how you do it, brew your beer, realize you forgot a pound of DME...no problem, tomorrow run to LHBS buy 1lb DME.
If it is within 3 days of pitching yeast, boil 1lb of DME with enough water to cover it and get it boiling. boil it for 10-15min, cool it to fermentation temp, and throw it in your already fermenting beer...