I have a can of pre-hopped LME from an English light ale kit.
Can I use this in a lager recipe? I presume the syrup is mostly light malt extract, but don't know what hops are used.
Bruce
Pre-hopped LME: whats in the can?
Sep 21, 2005
3 Replies
Chances are the hops are fuggles or goldings. It's not really that important as they are bittering hops only. Lagers are generally more hoppier than ales so you may need to hop it up a bit to make a lager. Steve W.
Thanks Steve. I'll use some Hallertauer hops + lager yeast. Maybe some caramalt and see what turns out!
Bruce
Bittering hops only? Tell that to India Pale Ale brewers.
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