All, Currently I am working on a recipe for an Irish Stout, I am thinking about using the Mount Mellick Stout #4 Can of ME. However I am going to add some Northern Brewer Hops, either .5oz to 1oz Plug, as well as through in about 2 lbs of DME. . . Here is my question: Which DME should I use Light, Amber, Dark and what are the different benefits or 'non'-benefits?
Cheers, JB
I always prefer light extract because you just don't know what they use in the dark or amber to get the color. Especially if the Mountmellick kit is made to use sugar, you'd be best off with light extract.
---------->Denny
When I did Irish dry with extract, I used only enough extra light DME to bulk up the OG to where I wanted it, relying on the base dark malt for the color and taste. Of course, with all-grain mashing, I did the complete opposite; mostly two-row pale ale malt and just enough roasted and black patent for taste/coloring.
Happy Brewing!
Bob
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