Coopers IPA Kit

[DavidB25]

This IPA brew is just my second batch and was curious as to why the light malt extract balled up like popcorn balls the size of baseballs when I added it to the hot 2L of water, dextrose and IPA mixture? As I stirred in the remaining liquid to the 23L mark the "balls" of malt appeared to have dissolved. I added then pitched the yeast, screwed on the top and it appears to producing gas as the airlock started moving after 15 -30 minutes. Did I add the malt too fast, thus causing it to clot into clumps?

[Matty A]

I hate when the malt does that. I normally add it a little slower and use some cold water to make it up to 5 L when adding it.

 

Not a bad thing, but it can give you a false OG (Only important when wanting an estimated ABV). Just let it sit there and it will disolve and do its thing over time and all will be well.

[PB2]

Clumping can be reduced by adding the Light Dry Malt first - as per the instruction on the top flap of Coopers Light Dry Malt carton. [wink]

 

Here is a low quality

demonstrating the process.

[DavidB25]

Thanks PB2 & Matty A for your reply. I'm glad that the brew should turn out OK.

[LeonardC2]

I always add the DME 1st,even when using a hop tea. Then add the LME,etc. The DME (Dried Malt Extract)needs more heat & a slow pour to at least get smaller clumps. But using boiling water taken off the heat will make the clumps dissolve pretty quick.