What came in the can is Liquid Malt Extract (LME). Actually, since you're beginning with BrewDemon, it's Hopped Malt Extract (HME). There are LMEs that have no hops added. There are also Dry Malt Extracts (DME). All of these formulations are extracts; it's just that the DME has pretty much all the liquid taken out of it.Ricklust wrote:Thanx...
That clears things up for me. Will proceed with ur advice.
On another note, I was totally surprised when the wort I received was in a can and a syrup like mixture. I assume this is because of the small amount of beer to be brewed. (2 gallons). I assumed all recipes had dry ingredients. Looks like it will be a month or more before tasting.
The wort is what you're creating with the HME and water, before you pitch the yeast. Wort is unfermented beer, is what it is.
As far as LME vs. DME, it's Brewer's Choice. Both are just fine and dandy for making beer. I prefer DME, myself, but some others can get LME in bulk and store it for their brewing. Depends on what suits your needs.