LME as a starter?

[cshep]

has anyone used a LME as a starter for a Wyeast smack pack? Everything calls for a DME.
Planning on doing a late extract addition on this particular brew (hefe with starting OG of 1.049-.053)

I don't see any issues with this but would like to double check.

thanks in advance

 

[Parker36]

Nothing wrong with, just follow the same instructions. DME is generally used because you can buy it in bulk and it stores better

 

[cshep]

figured as much but just wanted to double check

I appreciate the quick response-

 

[ifishsum]

I use it - just remember that LME is 15-20% water (by weight) so you'll need that much more to be at the same gravity. Probably doesn't make much difference in a starter, but I compensate by adding a bit more LME than I would of DME.