Extra lb of DME???

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Jonny, Jan 31, 2014.

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  1. Jonny

    Jonny Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2009 Massachusetts

    I'm looking to add a bit more body/mouth feel to a pretty good dry stout extract kit. Was wondering if adding an extra lb. of DME would be of any help...any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated as well.


    Cheers!
     
    #1 Jonny, Jan 31, 2014
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    It would add body, but would also increase ABV. Also, there's a reason the style is called 'dry.'

    But if you want to add body, you can replace some base malt with carapils or maltodextrin, or use a less attenuative yeast strain. (There are things you can do with the mash too, but they don't apply to extract brewing.)
     
    #2 VikeMan, Jan 31, 2014
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  3. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    I think maltodextrin might fit your what your going for the best.
     
    #3 JohnSnowNW, Jan 31, 2014
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  4. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Make it a milk stout.
     
    #4 SFACRKnight, Jan 31, 2014
  5. twowheelssoar

    twowheelssoar Pundit (806) Jul 28, 2009 North Carolina

    Add 1/2 a pound of Carapils to your steeping grains.
     
    #5 twowheelssoar, Jan 31, 2014
  6. Jonny

    Jonny Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2009 Massachusetts

    Thanks for the feedback gents! And in record time too!
     
    #6 Jonny, Jan 31, 2014
  7. mbbransc

    mbbransc Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2009 North Carolina

    That's what I was gonna say... throw some lactose in there.
     
    #7 mbbransc, Jan 31, 2014
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