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Priming using Brown Sugar?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:06 pm
by Fishcoppop
Alright, this might be a rookie question but I can’t seem to find the answer. I just got done fermenting 10 gallons of Oatmeal Stout. I split the batch in two and primed one using corn sugar and then the second I decided to use brown sugar for a bit of an experiment.
My question is, will the beer take any flavors from the brown sugar or is the amount to small to leave tasting notes?
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Priming using Brown Sugar?
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:03 pm
by amartin
I very much doubt it. It’s too little to make a difference, especially in something as strongly flavoured as a stout.
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Re: Priming using Brown Sugar?
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:38 am
by Juniper Hill
Your carbonation might be a little less with the brown sugar. It tends to hold more water relative to it's weight.
Re: Priming using Brown Sugar?
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:40 pm
by Fishcoppop
Juniper Hill wrote:Your carbonation might be a little less with the brown sugar. It tends to hold more water relative to it's weight.
Ya I used brewunited homebrew carbonation calculator and it gave a bunch of different sugars that can be used and how much based on the level of carbonation you are looking to achieve.
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Re: Priming using Brown Sugar?
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:36 pm
by Juniper Hill
Nicely done! Should turn out great then.