Beer Making

Our Brown Ale has a firm, but not overwhelming, bitterness with lots of Cascade hop flavor in the finish Includes Northern Brewer and Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 4.9% Estimated IBUs: 48-51 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer An American variation of a Brown Ale that has medium body with lots of Cascade hops in the finish. Pete's Wicked Ale defined the style. A combination of many flavors. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-49 SRM (Color Range): 16-18 IBUs: 48-51 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5-5.3%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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This red-colored beer is similar to an Amber Ale but without the deeper, caramalized flavors Includes Perle, Mt. Hood, and Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 4.5% Estimated IBUs: 35-45 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer There really is no "Red" style historically, though it has been sort of created in microbreweries around the US. While the Irish Red is about the interesting malt mix this American Red has a more straight forward malt flavor but a very different and interesting hop profile. It features the combination of Perle, Mt. Hood and Cascade hops. Slightly lighter in color than the Irish Red and without quite as much roasty flavor. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.047-51 SRM (Color Range): 13-15 IBUs: 35-45 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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An American variation of an English Pale Ale. Higher in alcohol with a creamy mouth feel than our American Pale Ale Includes Magnum and Willamette hops Estimated ABV: 5% Estimated IBUs: 48-52 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Rich Amber Ale, an American variation of an English Pale Ale. Features Willamette hops for flavor and aroma. The combination of the darker Crystal malts with Willamette hops provides for a flavor that is distinctly different than our American Pale Ale. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.051-54 SRM (Color Range): 9 IBU's: 48-52 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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A classic ESB recipe with a firm hop bitterness and mellow hop flavor Includes Northern Brewer and British Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 4.5% Estimated IBUs: 39-42 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Big, smooth malt flavor and the mellow aroma of British Kent Golding. In the English draft style, with a firm hop bitterness and mellow hop flavor. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-49 SRM (Color Range): 11 IBUs: 39-42 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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A simple wheat ale recipe with raspberry flavoring that will surely be a crowd pleaser Includes a dash of Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 4% Estimated IBUs: 11-15 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A low hopped beer featuring wheat malt, dextrin malt for body and natural raspberry flavoring. A crowd pleaser and a good party beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.041-45 SRM (Color Range): 7 IBUs: 11-15 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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A twist on our standard English Pale Ale, this recipe calls for Munich and Carapils malts for added roundness and body Includes Magnum and Northern Brewer hops Estimated ABV: 5.1% Estimated IBUs: 55-59 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A very well balanced Pale Ale. You can taste the malt and the hops without being overpowered by the bitterness. We use Crisp Maris Otter malt for a drier finishing Pale Ale. We differ from the standard British Pale Ale recipes by throwing in a 1/2 of Munich for a little roundness of flavor and 1/2 pound of Carapils for added body. The crystal malt used is British Carastan. Northern Brewer hops are really mellow and not at the front of the flavor profile. Estimated Original Gravity: 1.051-54 SRM (Color Range): 8 IBUs: 55-59 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.1%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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A true summer thirst quencher, American Wheat is mild, smooth, and great for customizing with fruit purees and flavorings Includes Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 4.2% Estimated IBUs: 12 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A real low bitterness, mild, smooth beer for easy drinking. This beer is a good choice for adding our fruit purees or flavorings. An ideal summer thirst quencher. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.040-45 SRM Color Range: 4-6 IBUs: 12 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.2%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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German Pilsner malt lends a more authentic flavor than our standard Pilsner recipe. Generously hopped with Saaz Includes 100% Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 5.4% Estimated IBUs: 32-36 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Classic Czech Pilsner with lots of the classic Saaz hop flavor. The base malt is German Pilsner malt. If you have access to very soft, or distilled, water, you will have even greater success in creating this style. This kit differs from KIT585 in that it features German Pilsner malt for the more authentic flavor. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.054-58 SRM (Color Range): 5 IBUs: 32-36 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.4%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.      

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Easy-drinking, yet extremely flavorful English-style beer with a light golden color Includes Northern Brewer and British Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 4% Estimated IBUs: 26-29 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A really easy drinking, yet extremely flavorful English style beer that features English Carastan malt. Light golden color combines with lots of British Kent Golding hops to provide the British equivalent of our Light Ale, though with more flavor. Don't let the name fool you, the bitterness is really quite moderate. Start drinking this beer and before you know you will have gone through a few pints. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.042-46 SRM (Color Range): 7 IBUs: 26-29 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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This English "session" ale is low in alcohol with a restrained bitterness and slight roast flavor Includes Northern Brewer and Willamette hops Estimated ABV: 3.4% Estimated IBUs: 22-25 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer An English style session ale low in bitterness, but big on flavor. Usually served on draft in England, it is a beer with a slight roast flavor from the chocolate colored malt. Makes 5 Gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.032-35 SRM (Color Range): 15-16 IBUs: 22-25 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 3.4%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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A superlative Doppelbock recipe with high percentages of Munich malt Includes Northern Brewer and Mittelfruh hops Estimated ABV: 9.1% Estimated IBUs: 18-21 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer We are in general agreement in the shop, this is the recipe for the best Bock we have ever tasted. The secret to great Bock is to use high percentages of Munich malt, if decoction brewing is not an option. With over 17lbs of grain included, this recipe would normally overflow your standard mash tun. Due to this, we've included two pounds of extract to make it possible to reach the 1.090+ OG! Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.091-94 SRM (Color Range): 16 IBUs: 18-21 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 9.1%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.  

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A good transition beer for the habitual domestic lager drinkers. Low bitterness with more emphasis on malt flavor Includes Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 3.8% Estimated IBUs: 13-15 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A good transition beer for those individuals use to easy drinking American styles. This beer has the same bitterness levels (low) as American beers, but is an all malt product, there is no rice or corn used. Experience the difference of good taste! Light golden color. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.037-42 SRM (Color Range): 4 IBUs: 13-15 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 3.8%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.  

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Light, clean, a little bitter, and fairly neutral Includes Saaz and Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 3.6% Estimated IBUs: 6-10 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A lite beer similiar to the major American brands. Very light in color. Not much flavor, not much bitterness, not much of anything to tell you the truth. However, sometimes that is exactly what we are looking for. A good beer for general mass consumption. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.035 SRM (Color Range): 4-6 IBUs: 6-10 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 3.6%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.  

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The original Beer, Beer, and MoreBeer! stout recipe perfected over many years and many pints. Expect a very clean, precise dark malt flavor Includes Northern Brewer and British Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 6% Estimated IBUs: 40-43 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer This stout recipe is in between a sweet and dry Stout. Has the single dark grain dimension of authentic Irish Dry Stout with more of the maltiness of English Sweet Stout. Features Flaked Barley for the classic head retention, but also has Carapils for added body and Munich malt for increased maltiness. Think of it as a maltier, creamier version of Guinness with slightly reduced bitterness. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.056-65 SRM (Color Range): 29 IBUs: 40-43 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.6-6.4%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.  

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Spicy flavor and firm bitterness supported by a velvety-smooth body Includes Magnum and Columbus hops Estimated ABV: 6.6% Estimated IBUs: 40-44 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer You've never had this beer before, and, until very recently, neither had we. Imagine: a sexy, red color, spicy flavor, velvety-smooth body, terrific head, plus an aroma you could eat, all wrapped up with a firm bitterness. How did we do it? The creative shotgun approach! Continually throw enough stuff into the mix and, eventually, you score a win like this one. We started with a basic recipe similar to our famous Irish Red, but added Rye as well. A brash move? You bet! But we didn't stop there. We've added Magnum and Columbus hops everywhere, including into the carboy for dry hopping. If you want to go for a Home Run, add 1oz of the included French Oak chips after the first week of fermentation. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.067-71 SRM (Color Range): 19 IBUs: 40-44 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6.6% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. The recommended yeast(s) can be found below. All grains will come milled.   Please Note: In order to better serve our customers, we are now offering our extract recipe kits with either Liquid Malt Extract (LME) or Dried Malt Extract (DME). The majority of our DME kits were converted from the LME version, which is why you may notice slight variances in the extract names and quantities on your recipe sheet. You may also find that your Specific Gravity and ABV% are slightly higher if you choose DME. Whether LME or DME, add all extracts provided according to the recipe sheet. For further details, please reference the conversion chart below.   MoreBeer! Extract Recipe Kit Conversion Chart   Liquid Malt Extract Dry Malt Extract 4 lbs 3.5 lbs 5 lbs 4 lbs 6 lbs 5 lbs 7 lbs 6 lbs 8 lbs 6.5 lbs 9 lbs 7 lbs Ultralight Malt Extract Golden Light DME Pale Malt Extract Golden Light DME Pilsner Malt Extract Pilsen Light DME    

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Light, crisp flavor spiced with Bitter Orange Peel and Coriander Includes 100% Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 6% Estimated IBUs: 16-20 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A unique Belgian Ale with moderate bitterness from early kettle additions of Saaz hops. This beer is spiced with Bitter Orange Peel and Coriander, which lends a surprisingly pleasant flavor and aroma. The grain bill, (grain portion of recipe) includes Oats and Flaked Barley, which, when combined with a very special non-flocculating yeast leaves a cloudy, almost-white appearance. Hence, the name wit (white in Flemish). This is a very refreshing style that has a light, crisp flavor. There are some phenolic flavors as well, as you would find in some Belgian Abbey Ales or even German Hefeweizen. Hoegarden and Celis White are commercial examples that represent this style. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.060-66 SRM (Color Range): 5 IBUs: 16-20 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. The recommended yeast(s) can be found below. All grains will come milled. WLP400 - White Labs Belgian Wit Ale WY3944 - Wyeast Beldian Wit IYB44 - Imperial Whiteout Please Note: In order to better serve our customers, we are now offering our extract recipe kits with either Liquid Malt Extract (LME) or Dried Malt Extract (DME). The majority of our DME kits were converted from the LME version, which is why you may notice slight variances in the extract names and quantities on your recipe sheet. You may also find that your Specific Gravity and ABV% are slightly higher if you choose DME. Whether LME or DME, add all extracts provided according to the recipe sheet. For further details, please reference the conversion chart below.   MoreBeer! Extract Recipe Kit Conversion Chart   Liquid Malt Extract Dry Malt Extract 4 lbs 3.5 lbs 5 lbs 4 lbs 6 lbs 5 lbs 7 lbs 6 lbs 8 lbs 6.5 lbs 9 lbs 7 lbs Ultralight Malt Extract Golden Light DME Pale Malt Extract Golden Light DME Pilsner Malt Extract Pilsen Light DME  

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Copper-colored Festbier with a strong emphasis on German malt flavor Includes Hallertau and Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 5.6% Estimated IBUs: 10-11 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer This Oktoberfest beer recipe makes, in our slightly biased opinion, one of the best Oktoberfest beers out there! With a strong emphasis on the German malt flavor, it's sure to please anyone looking for a classic Oktoberfest beer.  It is a copper-colored Lager that achieves that malt flavor with lots of Pilsner malt extract. The use of Caravienne and Caramunich malts contribute the copper color and a unique, subdued toffee/malt flavor. First-addition hops are Hallertauer, while finishing-hops are Czech Saaz. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.056-60 SRM (Color Range): 10-11 IBUs: 21-25 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.6% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.     Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME) MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.      

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The flavor emphasis of this beer rests squarely on the synergy of maltiness, dark roasted malts, and oat flavor Includes Northern Brewer and British Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 5.7% Estimated IBUs: 38-42 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Our Oatmeal Stout is loaded to the brim with malt! A helping of Flaked Oats give this brew a smooth, almost slick, mouthfeel, while three different dark malts—Chocolate, Black Patent, and Roasted Barlery—combine for a very complex roast flavor. A lower bittering rate from a moddest hop addition allows the flavor emphasis to rest squarely on the synergy of maltiness, dark roasted malts, and oat flavor. Oatmeal Stout is one of our most consistently well-reviewed kits and comes highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a dark, roasty beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.058-62 SRM (Color Range): 38 IBUs: 38-42 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.7% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. The recommended yeast(s) can be found below. All grains will come milled.   Please Note: In order to better serve our customers, we are now offering our extract recipe kits with either Liquid Malt Extract (LME) or Dried Malt Extract (DME). The majority of our DME kits were converted from the LME version, which is why you may notice slight variances in the extract names and quantities on your recipe sheet. You may also find that your Specific Gravity and ABV% are slightly higher if you choose DME. Whether LME or DME, add all extracts provided according to the recipe sheet. For further details, please reference the conversion chart below.   MoreBeer! Extract Recipe Kit Conversion Chart   Liquid Malt Extract Dry Malt Extract 4 lbs 3.5 lbs 5 lbs 4 lbs 6 lbs 5 lbs 7 lbs 6 lbs 8 lbs 6.5 lbs 9 lbs 7 lbs Ultralight Malt Extract Golden Light DME Pale Malt Extract Golden Light DME Pilsner Malt Extract Pilsen Light DME    

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A Dry Stout in the style of Guinness with flaked barley for a wonderfully creamy head Includes a single addition of Magnum hops Estimated ABV: 6% Estimated IBUs: 41-45 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Here it is: a Dry Stout in the style of Guinness. Flaked Barley helps to provide all the protein that is needed to produce that wonderfully creamy head. 43 IBU of bitterness compliments the dryness of the Roasted Barley to produce authentic Irish Dry Stout. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.060-64 SRM (Color Range): 35 IBUs: 41-45 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. The recommended yeast(s) can be found below. All grains will come milled. Please Note: In order to better serve our customers, we are now offering our extract recipe kits with either Liquid Malt Extract (LME) or Dried Malt Extract (DME). The majority of our DME kits were converted from the LME version, which is why you may notice slight variances in the extract names and quantities on your recipe sheet. You may also find that your Specific Gravity and ABV% are slightly higher if you choose DME. Whether LME or DME, add all extracts provided according to the recipe sheet. For further details, please reference the conversion chart below.   MoreBeer! Extract Recipe Kit Conversion Chart   Liquid Malt Extract Dry Malt Extract 4 lbs 3.5 lbs 5 lbs 4 lbs 6 lbs 5 lbs 7 lbs 6 lbs 8 lbs 6.5 lbs 9 lbs 7 lbs Ultralight Malt Extract Golden Light DME Pale Malt Extract Golden Light DME Pilsner Malt Extract Pilsen Light DME    

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Light soft malt flavor combines with an interesting and pronounced hop flavor Includes Magnum, Liberty, Willamette, and Saaz hops Estimated ABV: 4.5% Estimated IBUs: 35-39 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Similar to a popular East Coast lager, this recipe features a light soft malt flavor combines with an interesting and pronounced hop flavor/finish to produce a very tasy beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-49 SRM (Color Range): 11 IBUs: 35-39 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.   Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME) MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.      

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