Jarvo_325 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hey guys This is probably benn asked 1000's times but I can't seem to find anything that really answers my question. I'm looking to buy some more supplies for my next homebrew and what to know whats the best option without spending a heap of money. I just wanted some information on the uses of BE1, BE2 & LDM and generally whats best. What is better buy out of the BE1 or BE2?? and why? Alot of people say that LDM is the best, is this correct? If I purcahse 1kg LDM do I need to add anything else such as dextrose etc? Cheers in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty A Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 What's best is probably not the correct question because it really is determined on what you would like to do. BE1 = 60% dextrose 40% maltodextrin BE2 = 50% dextrose 25% maltodextrin 25% LDM LDM = 100% LDM Dextrose returns more alcohol per gram, maltodextrin adds more body and mouthfeel to the brew and LDM returns both more mouthfeel and more alcohol and will also add abit of residual sweetness to the beer. I generally prefer to use LDM but I will also add 100g - 200g of dextrose to boost the alcohol content up a tad. If you use alot of dextrose it will have adverse effects though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarvo_325 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 What's best is probably not the correct question because it really is determined on what you would like to do. BE1 = 60% dextrose 40% maltodextrin BE2 = 50% dextrose 25% maltodextrin 25% LDM LDM = 100% LDM Dextrose returns more alcohol per gram, maltodextrin adds more body and mouthfeel to the brew and LDM returns both more mouthfeel and more alcohol and will also add abit of residual sweetness to the beer. I generally prefer to use LDM but I will also add 100g - 200g of dextrose to boost the alcohol content up a tad. If you use alot of dextrose it will have adverse effects though. Thanks Mate, that actually helps. I was thinking of splitting LDM and DEX I just wasn't sure if you could do that or it would taste good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregT5 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Jarvo, taste in beer (as it probably is in all foods) is very subjective. What you find good tasting may not be to other people's liking. Conversely what may be considered a great beer recipe might not be what you are looking for in a beer[crying] I have only put down about 5 brews. I am working my way through the range of concentrates noting what I add in fermentables & what I like (and don't). I guess what I am trying to say is you will get a lot of great advice on this forum & everyone will have an opinion on what to add to a brew or what recipe makes a great beer, but until you experiment a bit & keep records of what you find good or not you probably won't know what your taste in beer is. That is the great thing about this hobby...enjoy[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yep, it all depends on what you like but my general preference (if using a kit) is to add about 1kg of LDM with maybe 200-250g of dex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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