Better Brew Czech Pilsner - DME instead of Sugar

Mickeywheelspin · Nov 22, 2013

Hi all,

Just picked up a Better Brew Czech Pilsner kit and plan on putting it on over the weekend. I bought 1KG of extra light DME to use instead of sugar - I'm right in thinking that I can use DME as a direct replacement aren't I? I get a nagging feeling that I need to use more but I'm probably thinking about offsetting the water content of LME....

I'll probably be priming with brewing sugar - shouldn't be an issue if the bulk of the fermentables are DME should it?

Ta,

Mike.

GavH · Nov 22, 2013

Correct. You can use the spraymalt in place of the brewing sugar and still use the latter to prime with.

Mickeywheelspin · Nov 22, 2013

Thanks, thought I could use it weight for weight with sugar but wanted to be sure. :thumb:

Ceejay · Nov 22, 2013

DME isn't as fermentable as sugar, and there isn't as sugar, and your OG will be a couple of points lower. It will work, but you'll end with a slightly less alcoholic but richer tasting lager, with a bit more body. You'll still be fine to prime with sugar : cheers:

Diggerg · Nov 24, 2013

Did mine half and half dme and dextrose. Worked well and tastes great.

Brewed_Force · Aug 4, 2015

I did the same as Diggerg and although it's only been in the bottle 2 weeks the taste is really nice, I'm very impressed with this kit.

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