WebAmber ales are great for extract brewing because steeping the dark malt provides deep, rich flavor with a beautiful amber hue. This recipe is a hopped-up version …
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There are many techniques and processes to brew beer, but I have included these extract recipes using as little extra equipment as absolutely necessary. To keep it simple, just bring 3 gallons of water to boil in your pot, add your malt extract, add your hops at the designated times and boil for 60 minutes.
Liquid malt extracts are produced by the aqueous extraction of sugars from malted barley, and their subsequent concentration into a viscous syrup. Liquid malt extracts can be used in commercial brewing as a partial grain malt replacement or, when added to a conventional mash, as a brew extender.
Put 1 gallon (3.79 L) of water in the boil pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and stir in the malt extract, being careful that it does not collect on the bottom of the pot.
Homebrewers can purchase malt extract in both forms, either dry or liquid: Note: In recipes, DME and LME can be substituted at a ratio of 1:1.25. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 lb of DME, use 1.25 lb of LME. If a recipe calls for 1 lb of LME, use 0.8 lb of DME.