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[CarlosM]

Which is pretty much bottled wort and can be used as a starter its 1.090 per 8oz thats right.... 1.090, so be sure to water it down.

Edited by CMS, 28 February 2010 - 08:15 PM.

[chuck_d]

Nice, how was that measured?

[jayb151]

Thanks for the heads up Carlos!I've always wanted to know but have been too lazy to actually figure it out. I've used the stuff before too diluted half with water, so I guess I wasn't too far off!

[CarlosM]

Nice, how was that measured?

Straight hydro reading. Getting ready to make a starter and didn't want to bust out my mini mash tun and crush some grain. So I looked I'm the fridge and there it was.

[Beejus McReejus]

Have never seen that stuff around here.

[Cliff Claven]

Really BJ? I have 2 chain grocery stores in town. Both carry it. I'm going to guess that the 3 Hispanic stores also carry it. 1.090 seems a little high. I thought it was closer to 1.060??

[CarlosM]

was surprised as well. But if you ever drank it and I have. It's beyond syrupy and sweet. I'll take another reading just to make sure tomorrow.

[chuck_d]

I have 2 chain grocery stores in town. Both carry it. I'm going to guess that the 3 Hispanic stores also carry it.

Say it with me boys & girls.... Bodega. I think all 3 bodegas on my block carry it.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Say it with me boys & girls.... Bodega. I think all 3 bodegas on my block carry it.

Say it with me Chuck... most of us don't live in urban areas that have bodegas. But I see this stuff at pretty much any grocery store that has an "ethnic" aisle.

[ncbeerbrewer]

Say it with me Chuck... most of us don't live in urban areas that have bodegas. But I see this stuff at pretty much any grocery store that has an "ethnic" aisle.

Call it Walmart. I know they carry it for sure. I used to do a few starters from this stuff. Worked fine as well.

[Deerslyr]

Straight hydro reading. Getting ready to make a starter and didn't want to bust out my mini mash tun and crush some grain. So I looked I'm the fridge and there it was.

Am assuming you had that warmed up to 60 degrees after pulling it out of the fridge...

[Beejus McReejus]

Yeah, I always take a good look at the ethnic aisles around here and have yet to see it. I haven't checked out any specialty hispanic stores though.

[DaBearSox]

Is this stuff carbonated? If so wouldn't that effect the reading?Is this stuff sanitary out of the bottle?I might have to be on the lookout for it...if a bottle is cheaper than the DME to make a starter i wouldn't mind doing this all the time.

[jayb151]

I'm not sure it's cheaper, but it sure is easy. I've used it right out of the bottle and it didn't cause an infection, so I assume it's clean...but then again, that's an assumption.

[djinkc]

Is this stuff carbonated? If so wouldn't that effect the reading?Is this stuff sanitary out of the bottle?I might have to be on the lookout for it...if a bottle is cheaper than the DME to make a starter i wouldn't mind doing this all the time.

It's carbed. I assume it's sanitary or there would be bottlebombs all over the place. I've used it once, it was more expensive than DME.

[Thirsty]

Is this stuff carbonated? If so wouldn't that effect the reading?Is this stuff sanitary out of the bottle?I might have to be on the lookout for it...if a bottle is cheaper than the DME to make a starter i wouldn't mind doing this all the time.

As dj said it is carbed, but only slightly. I used to use this a lot. I never measured the OG before dilution, but I would mix at the ratio of 1 12oz bottle to 1 cup of water, and that gave me about an .040 wort. I use 1 gallon glass wine jugs for starters, so I would dump in 3 bottles, and 3 cups of distilled water, then shake it to degas it few times, and allow it to settle, then pitch. It does work well, and is very convenient, however it will stain. If used in a dark beer OK, however it will raise the SRM, so on light beers, you would need to factor that in.

[nigel]

Which is pretty much bottled wort and can be used as a starter its 1.090 per 8oz thats right.... 1.090, so be sure to water it down.

Am I to understand that you've actually BREWED a batch of malta, by chance? I'm a huge fan, actually, and have searched the Web but have only found one recipe by a homebrewer and, alas, it's an all-grain version (I'm doing extract brewing with no possibility to do all-grain at present).Anyone out there brew up some as an extract batch? I'm sure it's easy enough, and would definitely do it if I had a recipe.Thanks!

[CarlosM]

Am I to understand that you've actually BREWED a batch of malta, by chance? I'm a huge fan, actually, and have searched the Web but have only found one recipe by a homebrewer and, alas, it's an all-grain version (I'm doing extract brewing with no possibility to do all-grain at present).Anyone out there brew up some as an extract batch? I'm sure it's easy enough, and would definitely do it if I had a recipe.Thanks!

No sir I didnt brew a batch of Malta, I ve never really liked the taste from it. But I do keep it on hand along with DME to make quick starters if need be.

[stangbat]

Where did you find it, DJ? Years ago I went into a Mexican grocery store on Quivira in Lenexa and they had none and had no idea what I was talking about.

Edited by stangbat, 02 March 2010 - 04:38 PM.

[djinkc]

Where did you find it, DJ? Years ago I went into a Mexican grocery store on Quivira in Lenexa and they had none and had no idea what I was talking about.

Well, they didn't at the one I found it at either, since I don't speak any spanish except for beer and bathrooms. One of the local Hispanic marts close by. I don't remember which one but it took a couple tries. I was out of dry extract and to lazy to make an AG starter that evening. Should have, considering the time I spent.We need to have a canning session. I have an All American now but haven't used it except to test it.