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Malt extract for brewing – dry malt extract and liquid malt extract
Malt extract is concentrated wort in powder or syrup form. Here you will find dry malt extract (DME) in light, medium and dark, liquid malt extract (LME) from Mangrove Jack's and Beer Enhancer for extract kits. Malt extract is used to brew extract beer, replace sugar in beer kits, adjust wort strength in all-grain brews and make yeast starters.
How to choose malt extract
- Dry or liquid: Dry malt extract is dried to a powder and is easy to measure. Liquid malt extract is a thick syrup that becomes easier to work with when warmed.
- Colour by beer style: Light DME suits pilsner, blonde ale, pale ale and yeast starters. Medium DME gives a richer flavour, and dark DME gives a darker colour and fuller body. The Handcraft Supplies DME is made from 100% malt.
- Wheat beer: Briess Bavarian Wheat DME is made from 65% wheat malt and 35% base malt.
- For extract kits: Mangrove Jack's liquid malt extract 1.2 kg raises the ABV by about 1.5 percentage points in a 23 litre brew. Beer Enhancer 1 is a blend of liquid malt extract, fructose and glucose syrup for pale styles such as lager and pilsner. Beer Enhancer 2 is made for darker beers.
Malt extract in the range
| Product | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Light, medium and dark DME (Handcraft Supplies) | Dry malt extract | 1 kg |
| Bavarian Wheat (Briess) | Dry malt extract | 0.45 kg |
| Light liquid malt extract (Mangrove Jack's) | Liquid malt extract | 1.2 kg |
| Beer Enhancer 1 and 2 (Mangrove Jack's) | LME with fructose and glucose | 1.4 kg |
Frequently asked questions about malt extract
How much malt extract do I need for a yeast starter?
With Mangrove Jack's liquid malt extract, 130 g per litre of water gives a gravity of about 1.038. Use light malt extract so the starter does not affect the colour of the beer.
Can I replace the sugar in an extract kit with DME?
Yes. Using DME instead of brewing sugar gives a beer with more body, better head retention and a fuller malt flavour. Choose light DME for pale beers and dark for darker beers.
What is the difference between malt extract and Beer Enhancer?
Malt extract is 100% malt. Beer Enhancer is a blend of malt extract, fructose and glucose syrup. It gives more body than plain sugar, but a lighter beer than using malt extract alone.
How much does malt extract raise the gravity?
According to Mangrove Jack's, 1 kg of liquid malt extract per 10 litres gives a gravity of about 1.030.
Related
- Extract kits – beer and cider without mashing.
- Malt – base and specialty malt for all-grain brewing.
- Yeast – dry and liquid beer yeast.
- Sugar and flavourings – dextrose and other additions.
- Measuring equipment – hydrometers and refractometers.
