Flavors of DME?

[HAREEBROWNBEEST]

Does the DME have anything to do with the flavor of the beer, or just the color?

 

[RM-MN]

Yes, the different colors of malt extract are achieved by adding a darker malted barley during the mash to make the darker malt extract. You can do similar by using a light extract and steeping the darker grains yourself. The advantage of that is fresher flavor and more control over what goes into your beer.

 

[unionrdr]

They definitely add to the flavor. DME/LME are both made from a wort, just like you'd do with AG or PM brewing. They're just a bit plainer than you'd mash yourself.