Added LME too early?

[djprogin]

Hi all. Brewed batch #2 over the weekend. Removed steeping grains around 170 and accidentally added lme right away instead of waiting for boil. Is this going to cause any flavor problems?

 

[agcorry00]

I am a n00b, but it seems like it wouldn't hurt anything.

 

[lumpher]

not at all. it might be a touch darker than expected, but no problems at all.

 

[djprogin]

Good to hear thanks for the info. It's a brown ale/thanksgiving beer so I wont be upset if it's a little darker.

 

[cshamilton]

As long as it was well mixed you should be fine.

Many extract brewers add half the extract in the beginning and half within within last 10 minutes of the boil to reduce carmel and/or twang like flavors.