How much extract to add?

[mtbfan101]

Hey everyone,

I am planning on brewing my first batch of beer soon, and I need some help with a couple of basic questions. Mainly, I am having difficulties finding how much extract you would add to your partial mash. Is there a formula for this? I know I will be recommended to do all extract brewing, but I would rather not do that. I have read nearly all of John Palmer's How to Brew book, and I just feel like all extract brewing is way too simplified.

Thanks,

Pat

 

[jaycount]

Depends on what you want to achieve with your recipe. If you're coming up with this recipe by yourself use beer calculus, beersmith, or a similar program. Pick a style then just start adding ingredients until you're in the ranges. Don't go too crazy.

Brewing Classic Styles is a great book to get you moving on recipe formulation.

Also, don't think that extract brewing is "oversimplified". It's a fine way to brew. Especially brewing extract + specialty grains, it just makes the day go by alot quicker.