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Has anyone ever used Briess Gold ULME ?

When it comes to unhopped liquid malt extract, my local only sells the Muntons... but Briess has a good rep.

I've used Briess, Munton's and Mountmellick, all with good results. The LHBS also carries Alexander and Coopers, but they are a touch pricey compared to the other three, so I have yet to try them...

Thats why I was asking about the Briess, Its the cheapest LME Ive found so far. I dont want to spend alot of money. But I dont want to by worthless products.

you should do fine by the Briess. Have you thought about using DME? Unless you're buying in bulk, DME could be cheaper.

I've used the Briess. It's a good product.

Surprisingly, the LME is cheaper at my LHBS. $11.49 for Briess (3.3 lb) or $13.99 for 4lb of Mountmellick net out pretty much the same, while $11.99 for 3lb of DME is the best I can do there. Of course, if I want a longer commute, Rebel sells for $3.10 per pound for DME, which is pretty darn good.

yes, the reference was to the online sale cost...

yankeedag wrote:
Have you thought about using DME?

Yes, right now Im looking at everything all over the place... trying to find out what is going to work in my budget.

that's also going to depend on your "storage" capability and room.

I found the Briess 3.3 lbs. for $9.00...I think Im going to try that out first.

yankeedag wrote:


Yeah, I need to switch to DMEMart or something. The local LHBS is a bit pricey at times...

I started with the 18 pound orders... the next up was 50#s and that's a bit much for just now, as that is a single bag...high humidity here.

I've used Briess DME and liked it. Now I use Cooper's LME because it's only $1.80/lb in quantity at my LHBS.

Northern Brewer has 33 lb Munton's LME for around $2.30 shipped IIRC.

Yes, it's great... CBW 3.3# Gold Canisters $8.50 at my LHBS. Other Briess LME products in bulk, but only the CBW canisters in the Gold.

I use the Briess, in my fridge now I have Sparkling Amber, Traditional Dark, and Bavarian Wheat.

Price is right and the plastic containers with screw on cap make for easy storage...

I use Briess products exclusively, and am very satisfied.


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yankeedag wrote:


Ha...thats a bag of mortar! 50# is a lot.