Out of DME

[Anthmonkey]

What else is a substitute for DME I might have already on hand? Can I use a bottle of beer for a yeast starter?

 

[Backporchbrewery]

When I run out of DME, I'll do a tiny mash of 2-row on the stove

 

[osagedr]

Your bottle of beer is already fermented. It won't help.

As the poster above notes, you can make your own starter wort. Target between 1.030 and 1.040 and just mash a small amount of grain. Depending on how hot you keep your water heater, your tap water might do it (not mine, which is around 130 degrees).

 

[GotPushrods]

What else is a substitute for DME I might have already on hand? Can I use a bottle of beer for a yeast starter?

Malta Goya will work in a pinch if you have a Hispanic grocery store around.

 

[Anthmonkey]

I am a extract brewer and do not have any Grain in hand either! I am also stationed overseas and do not have a local homebrew store near me. Any other thoughts?

 

[temple240]

Pull 100g of dme out of your recipe if you really need a starter.