Pilsener DME?

[Linalmeemow]

A lot of recipes I'm interested in brewing call for pilsener malt extract. As I'm sure you know this is not readily available in the UK - can it be substituted with light DME, or could light DME be supplemented with a steeped grain to add missing flavour? Any help much appreciated as ever...

 

[Robin54]

I guessing here, and Im sure a real expert will be along with more knowledge than me, but I reckon you need a wheat extract, which is readily available

 

[GermLish]

The unusually pale color of Pilsner derives from the use of Moravian Pilsner malt that is malted at the brewery at the low temperature of 100-122F versus 170-180F for an average lager malt. The lower temperature develops less melodin and a far lighter color than conventional lager malt. It also leaves some residual moisture that will spoil Pilsner malt if not used quickly.

Moravian Pilsner malt is most desirable for brewing Pilsners, though it can be difficult to find here in the US. Pilsner malt from other sources is an acceptable alternative, and lager malt can be used in a pinch, though it will result in a darker beer than true Pilsner malt.

Brewing light colored Pilsner from extract can be a challenge as extracts are inherently darker than corresponding grain malts due to the extraction process. The best course of action is to choose the lightest possible pilsner or lager malt extract if you want an authentic light pilsner color.

source: http://beersmith.com/blog/2008/12/14/pilsner-lager-recipes-beer-styles/

Would say yes you can, will be a beer but not a Pilsner

 

[Linalmeemow]

source: http://beersmith.com/blog/2008/12/14/pilsner-lager-recipes-beer-styles/

Would say yes you can, will be a beer but not a Pilsner

None of the recipes I want to make are actually pilseners (or any kind of lager) - they're Belgian ales or saisons. I know I could probably get away with using an extra light DME, but is it likely to have a significant effect on my finished product?

 

[MyQul]

Use extra light DME. Muntons do it. GEB sell it

http://www.geterbrewed.com/muntons-foil-pack-spraymalt-extra-light/

 

[Linalmeemow]

No significant taste difference then?

 

[MyQul]

No significant taste difference then?

Not sure tbh but possibly not. Pilsner malt it the lightest of malts so you'll want the lightest of malt extract. I've read people say they've made lager using lager malt instead of pilsner and cant tell the difference so I'm guessing this may be something similar. Pilsner grain is of course a different strain of barley but wether there's as significant taste differnece I dont know. It might be that the lighter colour is more important. Whenever I make a pseudo lager I just use irish lager malt from GEB cuz it's cheap. Never used pilsner