{"product_id":"light-lme","title":"Light LME (1.5 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Liquid Malt • Clean Pale Flavor • Effortless Gravity Boost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight Liquid Malt Extract (LME) is concentrated brewers wort in syrup form, prized for delivering smooth, clean malt character with zero mashing required. Made from pale base malt, it brings a soft, fresh malt flavor that many brewers find slightly rounder than dry extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 36 PPG and a pale 4 °Lovibond, Light LME adds substantial fermentable gravity while keeping beer color light. Sold in a convenient 1.5 lb pack, each pack raises five gallons of wort by roughly 11 gravity points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, clean malt flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft bready sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound, fresh wort character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dark or caramelized notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight golden color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed as a partial addition, Light LME blends invisibly into a recipe, simply adding strength. As the foundation of an extract batch, it produces a clean pale wort that takes hops and yeast character wherever you point them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight LME is a staple ingredient in extract and partial-mash brewing, 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\u003eAmber Ale (with steeping grains)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravity Correction (any style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also pairs naturally with steeped specialty grains, which layer color and flavor over its clean base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 1.5 lb pack of Light LME adds about 11 points of gravity to 5 gallons — use one pack to strengthen a partial mash or several as the backbone of a full extract batch (roughly 7–8 lbs per 5 gallons for a standard-strength beer). Fewer packs keep the beer light and sessionable; more build bigger styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReserve part of the extract for the last 15 minutes of the boil to keep the wort pale, and stir thoroughly off the heat so the syrup doesn't scorch on the kettle bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 4 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Clean, malty, smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 1.5 lb pack (adds ~11 points to 5 gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Pale ales, IPAs, blondes, ambers, wheats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're brewing your first extract batch, boosting a partial mash, or rescuing a low-gravity brew day, Light LME provides fresh, clean malt extract in an easy-to-use pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930632577222,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/light-lme.png?v=1781145649","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/light-lme","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}