{"id":1400,"date":"2014-10-25T13:12:42","date_gmt":"2014-10-25T20:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hellbach.us\/blog\/?p=1400"},"modified":"2022-11-24T00:13:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T08:13:03","slug":"3-simple-steps-converting-grain-recipes-extract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hellbach.us\/blog\/food-drink\/beer\/3-simple-steps-converting-grain-recipes-extract\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Simple Steps for Converting All-Grain Recipes to Extract"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='__iawmlf-post-loop-links' style='display:none;' data-iawmlf-post-links='[{&quot;id&quot;:3120,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\\\/forum&quot;,&quot;archived_href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/web-wp.archive.org\\\/web\\\/20240807065811\\\/https:\\\/\\\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\\\/forum\\\/&quot;,&quot;redirect_href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;checks&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-11-19 05:42:09&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200}],&quot;broken&quot;:false,&quot;last_checked&quot;:{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-11-19 05:42:09&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:200},&quot;process&quot;:&quot;done&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:2064,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\\\/how-to-brew\\\/find-a-homebrew-supply-shop&quot;,&quot;archived_href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/web-wp.archive.org\\\/web\\\/20251001100511\\\/https:\\\/\\\/homebrewersassociation.org\\\/how-to-brew\\\/find-a-homebrew-supply-shop\\\/&quot;,&quot;redirect_href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;checks&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-11-19 00:57:05&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:206},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-04 10:30:17&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:206}],&quot;broken&quot;:false,&quot;last_checked&quot;:{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-04-04 10:30:17&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:206},&quot;process&quot;:&quot;done&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:3121,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\\\/how-to-brew\\\/intermediate\\\/brew-beer&quot;,&quot;archived_href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/web-wp.archive.org\\\/web\\\/20171119124844\\\/https:\\\/\\\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\\\/how-to-brew\\\/intermediate\\\/brew-beer\\\/&quot;,&quot;redirect_href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;checks&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-11-19 05:42:10&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:206}],&quot;broken&quot;:false,&quot;last_checked&quot;:{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-11-19 05:42:10&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:206},&quot;process&quot;:&quot;done&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:3122,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\\\/how-to-brew\\\/3-simple-steps-converting-grain-recipes-extract&quot;,&quot;archived_href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/web-wp.archive.org\\\/web\\\/20250828054741\\\/https:\\\/\\\/homebrewersassociation.org\\\/how-to-brew\\\/3-simple-steps-converting-grain-recipes-extract\\\/&quot;,&quot;redirect_href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;checks&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-11-19 05:42:13&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:206}],&quot;broken&quot;:false,&quot;last_checked&quot;:{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-11-19 05:42:13&quot;,&quot;http_code&quot;:206},&quot;process&quot;:&quot;done&quot;}]'><\/div>\n<p>It can be frustrating as an extract brewer to find a great recipe only to see it formulated for all-grain. Luckily, the process of converting all-grain recipes to extract is simple, and we\u2019ll show you how!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Identify the Base Malt<\/h2>\n<p>Base malt, where nearly all the fermentable sugar in an all-grain recipe is derived, is easily identifiable as a light-colored malt that takes up a vast majority of the grain bill. The exception would be wheat or rye beers which can sometimes use equal parts pale and wheat\/rye as the base malts. Pale, 2-row, Maris Otter, Pilsner, wheat, rye, 6-row are all common base malts that you\u2019ll likely run into.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there are malt extract versions for nearly all types of base malts. If you are having trouble identifying the correct substitute, post on the <a title=\"AHA Forum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\/forum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AHA Forum<\/a> or talk to the staff at your local\u00a0homebrew shop (<a title=\"Find a Homebrew Shop\" href=\"http:\/\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\/how-to-brew\/find-a-homebrew-supply-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find a Homebrew Shop<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>2. Convert Base Malt to Extract<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll likely notice a percent of efficiency listed on the all-grain recipe being converted. This percentage is how much of the potential sugars are extracted during the mash. A brewer who consistently hits 75% efficiency will extract more sugars and ultimately have a higher original gravity than a brewer with 65% efficiency while mashing the same amount of grains. Because of this, it is important to note the recipe\u2019s efficiency when\u00a0converting as\u00a0it effects the amount of extract needed.<\/p>\n<p>Liquid malt extract weighs more than dry malt extract, so there are different conversion rates for each. Based on the all-grain recipes assumed efficiency and the type of extract you prefer, use the following table from Ray Daniels\u2019 Designing Great Beers to determine how much dry or liquid malt extract is needed per pound of base malt. It\u2019s that easy!<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Type:<\/td>\n<td>Assumed Mash Efficiency:<\/td>\n<td>65%<\/td>\n<td>70%<\/td>\n<td>75%<\/td>\n<td>80%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Liquid Malt Extract<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>0.63<\/td>\n<td>0.68<\/td>\n<td>0.73<\/td>\n<td>0.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dry Malt Extract<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>0.52<\/td>\n<td>0.56<\/td>\n<td>0.60<\/td>\n<td>0.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>*Note: Quantities are in pound of malt extract per pound of grain replaced<\/h4>\n<p>For example, assume the recipe being converted is calculated for 75% efficiency and has 10 lb 2-row malt. If using liquid malt extract (LME) you would substitute 0.73 lb LME for every pound of\u00a02-row, which means you\u2019d need 7.3 lb LME (10 lb x 0.73 \u00a0= 7.3 lb LME). If using dry malt extract (DME) you would substitute 0.6 lb DME for every pound of 2-row, which means you\u2019d need 6.0 lb DME (10 lb x\u00a00.60 = 6.0 lb DME).<\/p>\n<h2>3. Accommodate All Specialty Grains<\/h2>\n<p>Specialty grains\u00a0are easily utilized by extract brewers to add more color and flavor variations. While you\u2019re heating up the boil water, turn off the heat around 160-170\u00b0F and steep the specialty grains in a muslin bag for about half an hour. Then, simply pull the grain bag out, and return to heating the water for the boil. Just before the boil, stir in the extract and go about business as usual.<\/p>\n<p>Learn the entire <a title=\"malt extract brewing with specialty grain\" href=\"http:\/\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\/how-to-brew\/intermediate\/brew-beer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">malt extract brewing with specialty grain<\/a> process if you aren\u2019t well versed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160314143453\/http:\/\/members.brewersassociation.org:80\/store\/detail.aspx?id=470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Designing Great Beers<\/a> by Ray Daniels<\/p>\n<p><em>from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\/how-to-brew\/3-simple-steps-converting-grain-recipes-extract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AHA<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be frustrating as an extract brewer to find a great recipe only to see it formulated for all-grain. 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