So I've searched this topic and i'm finding very incosiestent results. I have a brewers best american cream ale kit laying around and I figured I'd brew up a extract kit instead of breaking out all the AG gear since my schedule is busy.
Since I have the equipment I'd like to do a full boil for better hop utlization and less harshness in the malt. Is there a formula to cut back the hops to get the same IBUs? Also, do I follow the LME, DME, dextrose additions per receipe or adjust that too?
Heres the ingredients
BOIL SIZE: 2.5
FERMENTABLES
3.3 lb. Extra Light LME 60 min
2.0 lb. Pilsen DME 20 min
1 lb. Corn Sugar 20 min
HOPS
1.25 oz. willamette Bittering 60 min
1 oz. willamette Aroma 10 min
Top off to 5 Gallons
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As stated above I want to do a 5 gallon boil, not the 2.5 gallon.
Since I have the equipment I'd like to do a full boil for better hop utlization and less harshness in the malt. Is there a formula to cut back the hops to get the same IBUs? Also, do I follow the LME, DME, dextrose additions per receipe or adjust that too?
Heres the ingredients
BOIL SIZE: 2.5
FERMENTABLES
3.3 lb. Extra Light LME 60 min
2.0 lb. Pilsen DME 20 min
1 lb. Corn Sugar 20 min
HOPS
1.25 oz. willamette Bittering 60 min
1 oz. willamette Aroma 10 min
Top off to 5 Gallons
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As stated above I want to do a 5 gallon boil, not the 2.5 gallon.