07-03-2010, 04:15 PM
louie09 Wrote:Hi There...
I'm new to homebrewing but I was wondering if there is any sugar in this recipe??? A lot of beer recipes I've seen have sugar thats why I'm asking. Thanks
I would never add table sugar to a beer recipe. Sugar is great for wine but it gives beer a cidery taste IMO. In place of sugar, add dried malt extract (DME) or liquid malt extract (LME). Think of it as grain sugar. In addition to boosting the sugars that the yeast dine on, it increases alcohol, flavor, and volume.
When I use LME I usually ignore the instructions on the can and add half the water it calls for instead of adding sugar. I've never been unhappy with the results but I guess someday I'll find a flavor that will backfire on me but it hasn't happened yet.
Many DMEs now print on the label something like "75% fermentable" so you can better guess how much to add in place of sugar.