when do i do a late extract addition?

[zodiak3000]

my last APA came out kinda darker than any traditional APA ive seen. im doing an IPA this time. so i was told to add the bulk of my extract later in the boil. when do i do this? like would i add it at the same time as one of my hop additions? someone let me know how much i should add and when during the boil. here is the recipe-

Recipe Calculation
07. India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale Extract

Color


Stats

OG 1.065
FG 1.016
IBU 103
ABV 6.3 %
SRM 6

Specifics

Boil Volume 3 gallons
Batch Size 5 gallons
Yeast 75% AA

Style Comparison

Low High
OG 1.050 1.065 1.075
FG 1.012 1.016 1.016
IBU 40 103 60+
SRM 8 6 14
ABV 5 6.3 7.8


Fermentables
% Weight Weight (lbs) Grain Gravity Points Color
9.4 % 1.00 Crystal 10L 2.0 2.0
4.7 % 0.50 CaraPils 1.1 0.2
85.9 % 9.15 Light Malt Extract Syrup 62.2 3.7
10.65 65.4

Hops
% Wt Weight (oz) Hop Form AA% AAU Boil Time Utilization IBU
20.0 % 1.00 Columbus Pellet 15.4 15.4 60 0.048 73.4
10.0 % 0.50 Simcoe Pellet 13.0 6.5 30 0.026 16.6
15.0 % 0.75 Amarillo Pellet 7.0 5.3 15 0.014 7.2
20.0 % 1.00 Cascade Pellet 6.6 6.6 5 0.009 5.6
5.0 % 0.25 Amarillo Pellet 7.0 1.8 DH 0.000 0.0
10.0 % 0.50 Simcoe Pellet 13.0 6.5 DH 0.000 0.0
20.0 % 1.00 Cascade Pellet 6.6 6.6 DH 0.000 0.0
5.00 102.8

 

[homebrewer_99]

OK, you're not going to achieve the light color you want if you use LME. If you want a light colored brew then switch to DME. Use Extra Light DME as a base malt.

Since you're doing a 3 gal boil use about 3 lbs of the LME.

Add the hops per the schedule.

At 45 ins into the boil remove the pot form the heat and add the remaining LME.

Make sure all the LME is dissolved before turning the heat back on. COntinue to boil per the recipe.

 

[enid]

Its been awhile, but I would use about 1/4 of your LME at the beginning of boil then add remaining around 20 to 15 left in boil.

 

[Austinhomebrew]

What brand of LME are you using? Our extra light LME has a lovibond of 1. Yes, 1. 2-row has a lovibond of 1.8. Our extract is lighter than the lightest base grain.

It won't hurt to do a late addition but with some extracts you don't have to.
It is possible to make an extract batch that is just as light as an all-grain batch.

Forrest

 

[homebrewer_99]

Forrest...I didn't know LME came in L1. That's good to know...and about time...

 

[zodiak3000]

OK, you're not going to achieve the light color you want if you use LME. If you want a light colored brew then switch to DME. Use Extra Light DME as a base malt.

Since you're doing a 3 gal boil use about 3 lbs of the LME.

Add the hops per the schedule.

At 45 ins into the boil remove the pot form the heat and add the remaining LME.

Make sure all the LME is dissolved before turning the heat back on. COntinue to boil per the recipe.

so should i add my LME before i add my amarillo hop addition? how long does it typically take for the LME to dissolve when adding the late addition?

 

[Austinhomebrew]

You can add the 20% of the extract before the hops and the rest of the extract at flame out. This will help cool the wort.

Forrest

 

[zodiak3000]

You can add the 20% of the extract before the hops and the rest of the extract at flame out. This will help cool the wort.

Forrest

will my LME dissolve completely when adding it at flame out? how long does it take?

 

[Austinhomebrew]

Yes, just stir it. It is really quick.

 

[zodiak3000]

Yes, just stir it. It is really quick.

thanks man, cant wait to see how this IPA turns out...