Hi all,
I've completed two brew batches now. Both were full boil and used LME which I'm comfortable with. I've come across a beer recipe kit from MoreBeer! that is only available locally in DME form. I've heard that DME has a tendency to clump when added to the heated or boiling water. Are there any tips or techniques to reduce the clumping or is it something not to worry about?
Tips I've heard about included everything from using a whisk, stirring vigoriously, to pour it in at XX temp rather than boiling. Since I've never dealt with DME, I'm not sure what to expect and would like to avoid any surprises that far along on brew day.
For me with LME, a full boil, and a 5 gallon recipe, I typically heat up 6 gallons of water to about 155 degrees F. Remove from heat and add my steeping grains and let those soak for 30 minutes. I then bring this to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the LME that was still packaged and had been soaking in hot water for easy pouring. Return to boil and then begin adding hops.
Would I do anything different DME, other than not needing to soak the DME package in hot water?
Thank you for any advice.
I've completed two brew batches now. Both were full boil and used LME which I'm comfortable with. I've come across a beer recipe kit from MoreBeer! that is only available locally in DME form. I've heard that DME has a tendency to clump when added to the heated or boiling water. Are there any tips or techniques to reduce the clumping or is it something not to worry about?
Tips I've heard about included everything from using a whisk, stirring vigoriously, to pour it in at XX temp rather than boiling. Since I've never dealt with DME, I'm not sure what to expect and would like to avoid any surprises that far along on brew day.
For me with LME, a full boil, and a 5 gallon recipe, I typically heat up 6 gallons of water to about 155 degrees F. Remove from heat and add my steeping grains and let those soak for 30 minutes. I then bring this to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the LME that was still packaged and had been soaking in hot water for easy pouring. Return to boil and then begin adding hops.
Would I do anything different DME, other than not needing to soak the DME package in hot water?
Thank you for any advice.
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