LME or DME

[Clonefarmer]

I did not know that. Do you happen to have any more info about this? A web link or something. I'd be interested to read about it.

IIRC after mashing, lautering and concentrating. The extract is sprayed into some sort of dryer. The dry spray is what the DME particles are.

 

[mixedbrewer]

The only advantage to DME that I seem to notice is what some people complain about, that is floats and forms clumps. I would rather stir for a few extra minutes that scorch my malt on the bottom.

 

[CrookedTail]

The only advantage to DME that I seem to notice is what some people complain about, that is floats and forms clumps. I would rather stir for a few extra minutes that scorch my malt on the bottom.

I scorched my LME once. I've never done it since. You need to stir your wort fairly vigorously while adding the extract. When you're done adding the extract, continue to stir for several minutes so the extract completely dissolves. It's easier to do with two people, so I usually have my wife help with that part. But I've done it by myself with no problems.

It also helps to remove the pot from the heat while doing it.

 

[mixedbrewer]

That doesn't sound like an advantage to me...

 

[anchorage42]

I just add the DME in 2 lb increments until the chunks are greatly reduced. It only adds a couple extra minutes.

 

[Clonefarmer]

Mix the DME in a bowl of cool water with a whisk before adding it and it won't clump.

 

[CrookedTail]

That doesn't sound like an advantage to me...

No, but it's cheaper than DME.

There's positives and negatives to using either.

 

[mixedbrewer]

Considering LME is 80% malt... that means a 3.3 lb container is only 2.64 lbs of malt. At 8.99 a can, thats 3.40 per lb. DME is almost, if not 100% malt. At 9.99 for a 3lb bag it is 3.33 per lb. So I tend to disagree with that... DME is actually cheaper around here.

 

[kegtoe]

Can you post a link to this episode? I can't find it on the home brew network site.

Thanks!

here you go

http://www.basicbrewing.com/index.php?page=61

 

[kegtoe]

I did not know that. Do you happen to have any more info about this? A web link or something. I'd be interested to read about it.

ace, listen to the link above, i found it interesting, but then again...i'm kind of a beer nerd.