DRY MALT EXTRACT
Briess Dry Malt Extracts (DME) provides homebrewers with a versatile and reliable option for their brewing needs. Available in Amber, Dark, Wheat, Golden Light, and Pilsen Light varieties, these DMEs are perfect for crafting a range of beer styles. Here’s how each one can enhance your brewing process:
Product Uses in Brewing
- Amber DME: Adds rich, malty flavors with caramel notes, perfect for amber ales and darker beer styles. It also boosts gravity and deepens the beer’s color.
- Dark DME: Ideal for stouts, porters, and other dark beers, offering deep malt flavors with roasted and chocolatey undertones.
- Wheat DME: Designed for wheat beers but can also improve head retention and body in other beer styles, giving a slightly fuller mouthfeel.
- Golden Light DME: A great all-purpose base for most beer styles, slightly richer and darker than Pilsen, perfect for ales.
- Pilsen Light DME: The lightest and most neutral in flavor, making it ideal for lagers and ales, with a subtle malt character. This is our personal go to DME choice for all beer styles.
These extracts are easy to use and help save time in the brewing process. They act as a primary source of fermentable sugars in extract brewing and can also be added to all-grain recipes to adjust gravity, flavor, and color. In a 19 liter batch of beer 1lb of Briess DME will contribute roughly 8 gravity points. So the 6lb option is perfect for brewing a 19 liter batch of beer with an approximate abv of %5.
Making Yeast Starters
Briess DME is also a go-to for yeast starters. Its high fermentability and essential nutrients promote healthy yeast growth, ensuring a robust fermentation. Simply dissolve the DME in water, boil, and cool before adding your yeast. The nutrient-rich malt ensures the yeast is primed for brewing success.
Culinary Applications
Though mainly for brewing, these DMEs can also be used in cooking. For example, they can be added to bread, sauces, and even marinades for a touch of malty sweetness and added depth in savory dishes.
Available in 1 lb, 3 lb, 6 lb, and 12 lb sizes, Briess DME is the perfect choice for all your brewing needs.
