{"product_id":"light-dme","title":"Light DME","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean Malt Backbone • Consistent Gravity Every Time • Extract Brewing Workhorse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight Dry Malt Extract (DME) is concentrated brewers wort dried to a fine powder, prized for delivering clean, reliable malt character without a mash. Made from pale base malt, it keeps flavor neutral and color light, making it the most versatile extract a brewer can keep on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 44 PPG, Light DME is one of the most gravity-dense fermentables available — one pound raises five gallons by nearly nine points — and its pale 4 °Lovibond color keeps even light lagers and IPAs in range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, neutral malt character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight bready sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo caramelized or dark notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets hops and yeast shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale golden color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause its flavor is deliberately understated, Light DME scales gracefully: small additions boost gravity invisibly, while a full extract batch built on it tastes like clean, well-made pale wort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight DME is a staple ingredient across extract and all-grain brewing alike, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlonde Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast Starters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravity Correction (any style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also the standard fuel for yeast starters and the quickest fix when a brew day comes up short of target gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a full extract batch, use roughly 6–7 lbs of Light DME per 5 gallons for a standard-strength beer; for gravity correction, each pound adds about 8–9 points to 5 gallons. For yeast starters, use about 100 grams per liter of water (roughly a 1.040 starter).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a portion late in the boil rather than all at the start to keep color light and hop utilization predictable, and whisk it in off the heat to prevent clumping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 4 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Clean, malty, neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 6–7 lbs per 5 gallons (full extract); 1 lb adds ~8–9 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Pale ales, IPAs, blondes, wheats, yeast starters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're brewing a full extract batch, propagating yeast, or topping up a thin wort, Light DME provides clean, consistent malt extract you can rely on batch after batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930632544454,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/light-dme.png?v=1781145651","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/light-dme","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}