Munich LME

[ribbityrob]

I am brewing my first batch this weekend, the Hoppiness is an ipa recipe from BCS. It calls for .5 lb of munich LME. The homebrew store doesnt seem to have munich extract. Can i substitute a .5 lb of amber extract or should i just go all light LME? Thanks

[Asdel]

Personally, I'd skip it.

IPA tends towards the lighter color and drier, favoring the bitterness over the maltyness a little, and the Munich will lead you towards the richer and perhaps a little darker.


1/2 of munich LME will add a tiny amount of color and flavor, but I bet you'll get a good beer without it.

[spiderwrangler]

If you really want to keep the Munich in, you could do a mini mash, Munich will self convert.

[ribbityrob]

Thanks guys, I think im gonna just do the Light LME and just stick to steeping grains for my first batch. Ill let yall know how it turns out

[BDawg]

Good luck! Let us know how it goes-

Check out the WAHA web site for lots of good info esp. about local homebrewing stuff.

Steve
WAHA