What to expect from 3 lbs DME instead of 2.2?

[roxy35]

Hello,

I'm brewing a Munton's Connoisseur Export Stout this weekend and I'm trying to get advice on what to expect. The instructions call for 1kg of sugar - well I'm substituting DME. However, I have 3 - 1lb. bags.

What can I expect my stout to be like if I add 3 lbs instead of the recommended 2.2 lbs? Would anyone recommend adding all of it, or saving the extra .8lb to add to a future brew?

Thanks!

 

[Clann]

I think you will be fine. just slightly higher abv. mabye a little more malty.
I've done it a couple of times. use some good yeast

 

[JonM]

Yep, you'll have a higher ABV.

You could always save that extra DME for starters too. It's always handy to have a little DME sitting around. If you do save it, just keep it dry and seal it up tightly. Cheers!

 

[unionrdr]

I've been using 3lb bags of plain DME in my recipes. Half in the boil for hop additions,the other half at flame out with all the LME.
It is a little more malty,but hop additions can make that what you will. More color too,but again depending on what color DME you use of course. More mouth feel & better flavor complexities,imo. Plus more ABV,depending on how much is used. A Cooper's can & 3lbs of DME will get me 4.8-5.9%ABV,depending on other recipe consituents.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Hello,

I'm brewing a Munton's Connoisseur Export Stout this weekend and I'm trying to get advice on what to expect. The instructions call for 1kg of sugar - well I'm substituting DME. However, I have 3 - 1lb. bags.

What can I expect my stout to be like if I add 3 lbs instead of the recommended 2.2 lbs? Would anyone recommend adding all of it, or saving the extra .8lb to add to a future brew?

Thanks!

An increase in ABV of about 0.6%.

 

[roxy35]

I've been using 3lb bags of plain DME in my recipes. Half in the boil for hop additions,the other half at flame out with all the LME.
It is a little more malty,but hop additions can make that what you will. More color too,but again depending on what color DME you use of course. More mouth feel & better flavor complexities,imo. Plus more ABV,depending on how much is used. A Cooper's can & 3lbs of DME will get me 4.8-5.9%ABV,depending on other recipe consituents.

Is abv per a 5 gallon batch?

Also, should i stick with the Muntons yeast or substitute it for sa05? I have two packs of 05 available.

 

[unionrdr]

The ABV% listed is for the intended batch size of 23L,or 6.072 USG. 19L would be 5.016 USG,for example. As I said,my 23L is with 1 cooper's can (or munton's,etc) which are 1.5-1.7kg,& 3lb bag of Munton's plain DME & hops. I use the cooper's ABV formula of; (OG-FG)/7.46 + .5= ABV%. There are some 6-8 different formulas out their that I've seen listed on here,& each gives a different answer. Cooper's seems to be a bit higher than the rest. But feels right to me,after having drank so many different ABV beers over the years. The US-05 woyld be a good choice,clean fermenting yeast.

 

[roxy35]

I should probably start a new thread, but does anyone have experience with the Munton's Connoisseur Kit Yeast? Debating whether to use this or swamp for 05. Any advice would be appreciated.