Better Brew Czech Pilsner - DME instead of Sugar

[Mickeywheelspin]

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]

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

 

[Mickeywheelspin]

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

 

[Ceejay]

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 :

 

[Diggerg]

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

 

[Brewed_Force]

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.