Mainiac Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I am getting ready to make my third batch. Canadian Blonde. My plan is to use one 1 can Canadian Blonde 1 Can Amber LME Should I add any dextrose? I think it is an Ale so around 24c for fermenting Lastly how long in the bottle? thanks in advance for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hey M, 24C is too warm a temerature. 16-18C is best. If you are wanting it to stay Blonde then I would go for 1Kg of light DME + 200g Dex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kike Gimenez Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 At 24c it will ferment... but I think ull get better results between 18-20. Good luck with that blonde! Sounds good! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 The store did not have BE1 so I bought the LME I can use straight 1 kg dextrose .25 kg brown sugar (for color) If I put this recipe into the spreadsheet everything looks good but the FG is just a bit low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 M, LME is always preferred over BE1. The FG is a little low because of the sugar. It's 100% fermentable were the Malt extract has non-fermentables. I might be misunderstanding your recipe but I would not use 1.25Kg. Way too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 I thInk the original recipe calls for 1.5 kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I wouldn't use a kilo of dextrose, it would cause the beer to lack in body and probably wouldn't taste all that great either. If you want to keep the color pale, I'd go for the Light LME tin, or you could use a kilo of LDM + 200-300g Dex, or 1.2-1.3kg LDM. Otherwise the amber LME is fine if you want the color a bit darker. It will be sweeter though. You could even use the light malt and steep 250-300g of medium crystal to get the color. It's up to you though. And as the other guys have said try to ferment between 16-18\xb0C. In the bottles keep it around 18 for 2 weeks to carb; you could drink it then but it will benefit from more time conditioning in the bottle. Cheers, Kelsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Otherwise the amber LME is fine if you want the color a bit darker. It will be sweeter though. I agree with Kelsey. I won't be using the amber LME again, as it comes out way too sweet. If you're after a nice pale quaffing beer, stick to the pale DME and 200g Dex. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thanks for help guys 1 can Blonde 1 can light LME (no DME available) 200 g dex I am not too concerned about the color. I know it will be a little dark but if it tastes ok I am happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneC8 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hey M, Have made this recipe twice now. First attempt was my 2nd brew. Kept it simple with Can of CB + 500g LME, 250g Dextrose and 250g Maltodex (its a mix from the LHBS).. Ended up 4.5%ABV, was very nice. 3 weeks ago batched another one, this time Can of Canadian Blonde + Same malt/dex mix as above, + 200g Honey and 12g of Cascade (10min).. Will be bottling this in the coming days and really looking forward to it. The DME sounds very interesting... Something to do with the next can?? I bought 2 cans for a toucan but thought i could just make 2 batches :) Let me know how your's turns out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Wayne, the LME in your LHBS blend, is that liquid or dry malt? Those type of blends/enhancers are usually dry (ie. DME or LDM). LME refers to liquid malt extract. If it is dry then you are already using DME in your brews. There are too many acronyms in home brewing [pinched] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneC8 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 haha, sorry about that.. It's Light Dry Malt, I for some reason was thinking of Dry Dark Malt Extract... It's monday and my mind is just not with the acronyms!! [roll] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Maybe we should just get rid of the acronyms and write it properly so people don't get confused...[lol] [innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 LOL - I H8 acronyms and refuse to use them [innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 LOL - I H8 acronyms and refuse to use them [innocent] Mostly I am OK with them but I think people use the TLA too often, it does make it hard to follow the conversation, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 LMAO i'am with Nelson & Hairy. Sorry laughing my arse off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 LOL - I H8 acronyms and refuse to use them [innocent] Mostly I am OK with them but I think people use the TLA too often, it does make it hard to follow the conversation, IMO. It is even tougher on us Yanks. I still can't figure out some of the words let alone acronyms. Woolies quaffing.... [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrewingBenny Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Fair suck of the ol Sav, She'll be right Mainiac, I'd hate to give ya the bum steer cause that'd be a bummer, but Woolies is a store that sells amber nectar extracts, though if ya haven't got a brass razoo for them you're in strife. Well i'm not up for ear bashin you so have a ripper of a day and enjoy the home made piss, I think it's BONZA! [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nice one, Benny![biggrin] SHELLBERIGHT, Maniac![joyful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 I don't know whether to laugh or cry. But thanks for the directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks everyone, I am now ROFL [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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