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TWO x Picnic Tap Ball Lock Beer Line Assemblies – $15.99, $8 each + free prime ship

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT

2 Pack 3ft Beer Line Assembly, 3/16” Ball Lock Disconnect Liquid Tubing, Party Beverage Dispensing Hose Kit with 3 Picnic Tap & 4 Hose Clamps   4/3/21 12 AM Central: These are selling for $15.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability […]

Last Call… 7.9 Gallon Speidel Fermenter – $59.99 + Free Shipping! Limited Availability + Hands on Review

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:00 PM PDT

The very popular 7.9 Gallon Speidel Fermenter is More Beer’s Deal of the Day.  I own both 5.3 and 7.9 gallon Speidels.  These are great Fermenters!  Check out my Hands On Review of the 5.3 and 7.9 gallon sizes.  See the whole line including replacement parts. Limited Availability Wine Deal of the Week:  As of this posting, this is marked down […]

Taprite Kegerator Cleaning Kit… $21.81 + free prime ship & Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Build

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 08:00 PM PDT

Taprite Kegerator Cleaning Kit   Related: Build a Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump 4/2/21 10 PM Central: This is on sale for just $21.81. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About […]

Adventures in Homebrewing Keg Sale – New Updates

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 07:00 PM PDT

Adventures in Homebrewing has a keg sale going on right now.  Some great deals can be had. 5 Gallon Cornelius Keg (Ball Lock) Used – $39 + FREE Ship Eligible 4 x Ball Lock Kegs – $156, $39 each + FREE Shipping 5 Gallon Ball Lock Kegs… $25.99 – loose handles or bases – Fix […]

Inkbird 1,000 Watt Sous Vide Cooker [Digital Recirculating Heat Stick] – $59.96 + free shipping, w/25% off coupon

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 06:00 PM PDT

Inkbird WIFI Sous Vide Cookers, 1000 Watts Stainless Steel Thermal Immersion Circulator with Recipe, Digital Interface, Precise Temperature and Timer   Possible brewing uses could include: getting and keeping strike water at temp, direct use (with a filter bag in a mash tun or BIAB mash), maintaining temperature for sour mashes and getting to a […]

20% Off Mexican Style Beer Kits at AIH – All Grain and Extract

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 05:00 PM PDT

Adventures in Homebrewing is discounting a selection of Mexican Cerveza style beer kits – Dos Equis Amber Clone, Negra Modelo Clone, Pacifico Clone and more. Stacks With Free Shipping!  Adventures in Homebrewing is offering free shipping on most orders of $55 or more with a few exclusions.  Add On Items to Consider: PBW | 20% […]

Flamingos & Fronds Mai Tai PA Clone Extract Recipe – from $31.99, Save 20% + Free Ship Eligible

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 04:30 PM PDT

This means extract kits start at just $31.99. More Info: Mai Tai Clone Kits at MoreBeer pst:b3kotw-kit

Set of SIX Containers – up to 121.8 Ounces [grain & dme storage] – $21.99, $3.67 per container + free prime ship

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 03:00 PM PDT

ME.FAN Food Storage Containers [Set of 6] Airtight Storage Keeper 3.6L(121.8oz)-1.6L(54.1oz) with 24 FREE Chalkboard labels Ideal for Sugar, Flour, Baking Supplies – Clear Plastic with Blue Lids   Use for grain, DME storage and more. 4/1/21 5 PM Central; This combo is on sale for just $21.99. That’s the best historical third party Amazon […]

Hands on Review: Brewfather App – Recipe Formulation, Calculators & Brew Day Tools + LIMITED TIME DEAL

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:00 PM PDT

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review. Limited Time Deal, Review Continues Below: Save 20%! Go to https://web.brewfather.app in your browser Click on your name/email in the menu to go to your […]

Gardening for the Homebrewer – From Garden to Glass, Kindle Edition – $10.99

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 01:00 PM PDT

Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More   4/2/21 3 PM Central: This is selling for just $3.99 on the Kindle platform. For some pricing clarity, the hardcover edition is selling for about $29…  Price and availability can change quickly. Prices and availability can change […]

Three Recipes from the How to Brew, 4th Ed by John Palmer

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 12:00 PM PDT

Pictured: Fourth Edition of the Homebrew Classic How to Brew by John J Palmer via Amazon How to Brew by John Palmer is arguably required reading for homebrewers.  It’s a homebrewing classic and contains a wealth of information for beginning, intermediate and advanced homebrewers.  Tips, techniques, how-tos, recipes and more. Want a sneak peak at […]

Primefit CR1401G Replacement Air Regulator – $9.97 + free prime ship & Spunding Valve Build

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 11:00 AM PDT

Primefit CR1401G Replacement Air Regulator with steel-Protected Gauge, 1/4″ Npt   A potential homebrew application for this is to use it as part of a Spunding Valve Build.   A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, fix over-carbonated beers and lots more. See: Build a Spunding Valve […]

20% Off Brewfather! + Hands on Review

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:50 AM PDT

Brewfather is a modern app designed for your computer and smart phone.   Learn More – Check out our Hands on Review Are you a TILT Owner? – Tilt Hydrometers  – Hands on Review – Brewfather directly Integrates with TILT and more. Save 20%! Go to https://web.brewfather.app in your browser Click on your name/email in […]

4 x Replacement Keg Dip Tubes – $10.99… $2.75 each + free prime ship

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:49 AM PDT

2 pak Stainless Steel Dip Tube Gas In and Liquid Out for Homebrew Draft Beer Cornelius Corny Keg   Thoughts from HBF… This appears to be 2 sets of 2 dip tubes, a total of 4.  2 each liquid and gas.  The liquid dip tubes appear to be similar in size to gas dip tubes.  […]

Announcing: New MaltZilla Grain Mill + Introductory Special!

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:48 AM PDT

Maltzilla Diamond Roller Mill from William’s Brewing The MaltZilla Diamond Mill has an integrated 24v Motor that can work on DC voltages from 12-30V. The higher the voltage the faster the mill will spin. We recommend 24v for optimum speed and grist results. All you will need is to choose a power supply (not included), […]

Digital Brix Refractometer… $89 + free shipping

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:47 AM PDT

Digital Brix Refractometer, 0 to 50% Brix.   4/2/21 11 AM Central: This is selling for just $89.  In my opinion, this is a bargain for a digital refractometer.  Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page for current info – More About Prices Brix Refractometer, […]

Free Custom Coasters from GrogTag

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:46 AM PDT

The Easter Labeling Machine is here to hand out free stuff! Buy $50 worth of custom items from GrogTag, and we'll give you 12 FREE Coasters! There's never been a better time to stock up on labels, bottle caps, and more. Just use the code "HBFHOP2IT" at checkout to redeem your free set of Coasters! […]

Eaton Weatherhead 1/4″ Male NPT to 1/4″ Female Flare… $7.18 + free prime ship & Build a Spunding Valve How & Why

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:45 AM PDT

Brennan Industries 6505-04-04 Steel Straight Tube Fitting, 1/4″-18 NPTF x 7/16″-20 SAE Thread, 1/4″ Male NPTF x 1/4″ Female JIC Swivel This fitting is featured in our Spunding Valve Build in the Style 1 section of our build post.  A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, […]

Bulk Keg Orings and Keg Repair Part Numbers!

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:44 AM PDT

You can save a bunch by buying homebrew keg o-rings in bulk.  Here are some part numbers, background and tips on keg gaskets along with some part numbers and sources for additional keg repair parts. See More About O-Rings in our Keg Rebuild Post – Jump To: Replacing O-Rings Silicone vs Buna-N Silicone is softer […]

MoreBeer’s 28″ Mash Paddle… $3.99 + Free Ship Eligible, Limited Availability

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:41 AM PDT

Mash Paddle Plastic – 28 in. via MoreBeer   Also: Consider: Hands On: 24″ Stainless Steel Whisk – Extract, All Grain and Whirlpooling   Limited Availability Deal of the Day: As of this posting, this is marked down to $3.99 as a MoreBeer Deal of the Day. Shipping is also free to addresses in the contiguous US […]

Ends Soon: $5 Off $30 at Fermented NJ – works with hard to find East Coast Yeast

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 06:00 AM PDT

For a short time Fermented NJ is discounting orders of $30 or more by $5. No coupon code is needed.  Discount applied at checkout. Shipping is free to addresses in the contiguous US with a qualifying $99 order. Works on Hard to Find East Coast Yeast – Sale Items and Everything Else Price, promotions and […]

Porpoise Brewing Oxygenation System – $19.95 + free shipping

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 05:00 AM PDT

Oxygenation System for Fermentation by Porpoise Brewing Oxygenation/aeration generally improves the strength and vigor of your fermentations and helps to decrease lag times.  Note: This setup does not include the pictured glass carboy. 4/2/21 7 AM Central: This combo is selling for just $19.95. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability […]

8 Universal Poppets… $8.99, $1.12 each + free prime ship & Tips for Proper Fit

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 03:00 AM PDT

8 pak Poppet Valve Universal Poppet Valve Keg Poppet Valve Ball Lock Poppet Valve Pin Lock Poppet for Homebrewing   4/2/21 5 AM Central: These are selling for just $8.99.  Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly.  Check product page […]

Back in Stock: Loose Handle 5 Gallon Ball Lock Kegs – $25.99, volatile availability + Loose Handle Repair Tip

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:00 AM PDT

Loose handle or base ball lock kegs.  Pressure tested 5 gallon ball lock corny kegs with loose handles and/or bases.  Comes with a PRV (pressure relief valve) lid.  O-rings and poppets are replaced, as needed, to get these kegs to hold pressure. Top Post: Repairing Loose Cornelius Keg Handles and Bases | All Top Posts Availability […]

Announcing: New Modular Immersion Chiller from Williams Brewing

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 11:30 PM PDT

Modular Immersion Chiller from William’s Brewing Immersion wort chillers are great in that they are easy to clean and easy to use. However, having the cooling water hoses attached all the time gets to be tiresome, as you have to deal with the chiller with long hoses full of water once you are done cooling […]

200 lb Capacity Rolling Dolly – assist w/moving heavier objects on brew day and beyond – $7.27 + free prime ship

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 10:30 PM PDT

Shepherd Hardware Move-It 9299 6-Inch Steel Tri-Dolly, 200-lb Load Capacity   Potential brewing applications: Use to assist with moving compatible carboys, kegs and other heavier items around on brew day and beyond. 4/2/21 12:30 AM Central: These are on sale for just $7.27. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try […]
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Adventures in Homebrewing: Best Sellers

Adventures in Homebrewing: Best Sellers

3/16''ID x 7/16''OD Thickwall PVC Beer Line - Per Foot

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT

3/16''ID x 7/16''OD Thickwall PVC Beer Line - Per FootHere we have your typical beer line. You may find this in black or a thin wall product on other sites. We prefer the clear line for easy inspection of lines. And the thick wall you ask? This will ...[Read More]
Our Price: $0.99 [Add to Cart]

Square Dip Tube O-Ring

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT

Square Dip Tube O-RingFeaturing flat edges on all four sides, these square profile O-rings cover more surface area than the traditional circular O-rings, which gives you a better seal on the dip tube in your keg. Constructed of tear resistant, resili...[Read More]
Our Price: $0.59 [Add to Cart]
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Aussie Home Brewer

Aussie Home Brewer

Torquay water

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 09:05 PM PDT

Hi all,

I'm moving to Torquay in a few months - hoping to get along to a few meetings and join the club in Geelong.

I have a question about the water in Torquay. A buddy of mine has just moved down there and has tried to get some info from Barwon water - but the report doesn't have sodium or chloride and is apparently high in sulfites. The couple of pale ales he has brewed he says have an astringent bitterness (no change in recipe from when he was up in Melbourne).

Does anyone have a...

Torquay water

Cara pils malt

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 06:36 PM PDT

This is a malt addition that is totally confusing. After some research, I got to the important differences. Cara pils is a copyright name in the USA and owned by Briess. The other cara pils or cara foam is weyermann. Both good , but different. Briess cara pils is simply a pale crystal malt with zero enzymes. Great, no mashing required to get body in beer.
Weyermann in USA is known as cara foam. ( copyright issues ) I recently used weyermann cara foam in a pils using extract as a base. Had...

Cara pils malt

Strainer too small

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 03:16 AM PDT

I have a strainer that's too small to sit across the top of the fermenter
so I tie 2 pieces of dowel to it so I can use 2 hands to tip up the pot.

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The HomeBrew Forum

The HomeBrew Forum

Hop Raffle #15 - Winner @Libigage!!

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 06:48 PM PDT

Hi all heres the next comp 1kg Hop Raffle#15

As per usual please include hbf username in customer special instructions

Good luck!

Please comment below to keep the post fresh when you order a ticket :) Needed to create a fresh post so can edit it

Which Vaccine? [poll]

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 05:43 PM PDT

I had the AstraZeneca jab over 24 hours ago and i haven't yet felt any side effects (fingers crossed i wont) ass some members have reported they have had mild and quite serious side effects i thought it worth finding out which vaccine you had and how bad the side effects were if you had any.
I have listed these as they seem to be the ones most of us have had.

AstraZeneca

BioNTech/Pfizer'

Moderna

iSpindel - digital WiFi hydrometer

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 05:41 PM PDT

This came up in another thread and blawford asked information about this. Rather than continue discussion in that thread I thought I'd create a new one.



All the information is available here - https://github.com/universam1/iSpindel

Items needed
  • container (petling/Jumbo test tube)
  • Wemos D1 Mini (WiFi controller)
  • GY-521 (3 axis accelerometer/gyroscope)
  • TP4056 (charger module)
  • 18650 3.7v battery
  • Resistors (1 each of 4.7K, 470 & 220K)
  • DS18B20...

iSpindel - digital WiFi hydrometer

Mashing at around 45°C Would it work?

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 05:18 PM PDT

Hey everyone, good evening.

I was on the phone earlier with a supplier of dried Koji who was helping me out with my koji beer recipe that I have been tweaking before the 2nd attempt and my updating the recipe discussion post on this forum. Anyway he told me the amylase enzymes that are in the koji work best below 50°c so something around 45°C would be acceptable if using during the mashing.

i would normally mash around 65°C. Could I successfully mash at 45°C if sparged after. Would I...

Mashing at around 45°C Would it work?

Victorian Bitter

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 04:52 PM PDT

Way back in time, month one BV (before virus lockdown), there was a chap after a "Victorian Bitter" recipe. The original thread was >here<. There was a few suggestions, but I pointed out "bitter" didn't appear much until mid-20th century after Mild and Porter relinquished their grip on the number one beer spot.

But digging deep did reveal some "Victorian Bitter" recipes and I made it my quest to brew...

Victorian Bitter

Anna's Brewdays

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 03:48 PM PDT

So I guess I'm rather new here so I hope it's ok to start a thread here, I think it might be more useful than the written records I keep.

Today trying a stepped starter for the first time since the packs of Lallemand diamond yeast I have are not even remotely close to the pitch rate I'm looking for the two lagers I'm looking to do this weekend. I had thought of just doing one but if I'm going to tie up my fermenting fridge for weeks at a low temperature I thought I might as well make best...

Anna's Brewdays

Why do peeps still keep peddling

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:59 PM PDT

The 5G and corona virus arguement? I mean omg, do peeps just literally take what bloke said down the pub as gospel these days?? Rofl!! Peeps have a really powerful tool to find out about radiation and how it works. Yet it seems some would literally pay to kiss the doods feet and take everything he says as truth. /facepalm

Ali Express again

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:36 PM PDT

I want to buy several items from A. L. Including a grain basket, has anybody bought lately since the new import rules have been in place, and has anyone been stung with extra costs?

2nd Ferment

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:18 PM PDT

Hi Guys new to this so any tips would be most helpful, my home brew IPA has just finished 1st fermentation we will be putting it into a corny keg, can this be done without adding sugar and how long should we leave it before pressuring it....many thanks.

Help with metallic kegged beer

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:16 PM PDT

Hi guys I am new to kegging and need some help,
I made a pilsner from a kit which I have done before but this time under pressure and then closed transferred, now set at 15psi and first pint tasted decent although a little bit of yeast and now very metallic, what could I of done wrong? Also it is a new reconditioned keg?

Netflix Series.

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 01:55 PM PDT

I recently subscribed and have watched quite a few movies but not many series i know there is another thread about series on TV but i was hoping to keep this one for Netflix users.

I recently finished watching dedicated survivor and i would recommend it, trailer below.

How to change your username.

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 01:36 PM PDT

Several members have asked if it is possible to have their username changed (usually because they registered using their real name) if you would like yours changing for whatever reason post your preferred name here and when your next log in fails use the new one.

Grainfather G70 wanted.

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 01:29 PM PDT

Anyone thinking of outing their GrainfatherG70?
Looking for one local to Kent preferably cheers
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Atlantic Brew Supply: New Releases

Atlantic Brew Supply: New Releases

Tilt Hydrometer - Green

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT

Designed for home brewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You...[Read More]
Our Price: $135.00 [Add to Cart]

Tilt Hydrometer - Black

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT

Designed for home brewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You...[Read More]
Our Price: $135.00 [Add to Cart]

Torpedo Keg, 5 Gallon (Wide)

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT

The Torpedo Kegs are a new lineup of Stainless Steel Ball Lock kegs. Laser welded 304 SS construction and rolled Stainless Handles guarantee years of trouble-free use. These are stackable kegs, any size stacks on any other size. This means you'll be ...[Read More]
Our Price: $99.99 [Add to Cart]

Torpedo Keg, 2.5 Gallon (Wide)

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT

The Torpedo Kegs are a new lineup of Stainless Steel Ball Lock kegs. Laser welded 304 SS construction and rolled Stainless Handles guarantee years of trouble-free use. These are stackable kegs, any size stacks on any other size. This means you'll be ...[Read More]
Our Price: $89.99 [Add to Cart]

Chicory Root (1 oz)

Posted: 01 Apr 2021 10:00 PM PDT

Chicory Root is commonly baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute and additive, mainly in the Mediterranean region, although its use as a coffee additive is also very popular in parts of Southeast Asia and America. The root gained its majority ...[Read More]
Our Price: $3.49 [Add to Cart]
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Home Brew Answers

Home Brew Answers

Brewdog Punk IPA Clone Recipe

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 07:58 AM PDT

Brewdog Punk IPA Clone Recipe



Brewdog Punk IPA Recipe


Punk IPA was released at a time when craft beer in the UK was a very niche interest. It is not surprising that it the UK’s best-selling craft beer despite claiming that it is “punk” because it is both complex and accessible in today’s market.

It is most definitely inspired by hop-forward US IPA’s but it also shares a remarkable similarity to an earlier UK Beer, Thornbridge Jaipur IPA. It also just so happens that Martin Dickie one of the founders of Brewdog started his brewing career at Thornbridge brewery.

Punk IPA is a classic and the recipe is no mystery so the test for the home brewer is to try and recreate it.

Recipe Details

Batch Size Boil Time IBU SRM Est. OG Est. FG ABV
19 L 60 min 42.6 IBUs 10.2 EBC 1.054 1.011 5.6 %

Fermentables

Name Amount %
Extra Pale Malt (2 Row) UK 4.291 kg 90.07
Caramalt 472.9 g 9.93

Hops

Name Amount Time Use Form Alpha %
Chinook 14.8 g 60 min Boil Pellet 13
Ahtanum 12.1 g 60 min Boil Pellet 6
Chinook 14.8 g 10 min Boil Pellet 13
Ahtanum 11.9 g 10 min Boil Pellet 6
Chinook 26.1 g 0 min Boil Pellet 13
Ahtanum 11.9 g 0 min Boil Pellet 6
Nelson Sauvin 11.9 g 0 min Boil Pellet 12
Simcoe 11.9 g 0 min Boil Pellet 13
Chinook 45.1 g 7 days Dry Hop Pellet 13
Ahtanum 35.6 g 7 days Dry Hop Pellet 6
Cascade 35.6 g 7 days Dry Hop Pellet 5.5
Simcoe 35.6 g 7 days Dry Hop Pellet 13
Nelson Sauvin 19 g 7 days Dry Hop Pellet 12
Amarillo 9.5 g 7 days Dry Hop Pellet 9.2

Yeast

Name Lab Attenuation Temperature
American Ale (1056) Wyeast Labs 75% 15.56°C - 22.22°C

Mash

Step Temperature Time
Mash In 65.6°C 75 min

Download

Download this recipe's BeerXML file

Brewdog

Out of all the craft breweries based in the UK Brewdog is undoubtedly the most successful with both brewing plants and bars on each side of the Atlantic and worldwide.

Bringing US influenced beer to the UK when at the time Brewdog would say beer was for old men with bushy beards they have treated each beer they’ve made with their very own style of marketing

Their marketing has been one of the biggest contributors to the breweries success from brewing the world strongest beers and bottling the beer in a taxidermy squirrel to releasing all the recipes for every beer they’ve ever brewed.

If you are interested in the brewery and what makes them tick then I suggest their book “Craft Beer For The People“



Malt Extract Version

To brew a malt extract version of this beer substitute the extra malt the following:

3.18kg (7lb) Extra Light Dry Malt Extract

Steep the Caramalt in a grain bag for 20 minutes, add a third of the malt extract at the start of the boil and the remaining 2/3rds a few minutes before the end of the boil.

Recipe Notes

  • This clone recipe for Punk IPA comes directly from the brewery themselves. You can find all of Brewdogs recipes in the PDF they released DIY Dog.

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What Is Brewing Sugar & Should You Use It?

Posted: 02 Apr 2021 02:36 AM PDT

Brewing Sugar

You may have seen “brewing sugar” listed on recipes or beer kits and not known what the difference is between brewing sugar Vs regular sugar.

Does it make a difference? In this post we will take a look at what brewing sugar is and help you decide whether it is necessary to use it in your home brewing.

What’s The Difference Between Brewing Sugar vs. Normal Sugar

This is the crux of the issue, if there is a difference between the two then maybe it is beneficial to use one over the other.

What Is Brewing Sugar?

Brewing sugar is dextrose monohydrate. This particular type of sugar is a monosaccharide which means that it has one molecule of glucose. 

Dextrose is a simple sugar and depending on where you live it may be the regular type of sugar you already use in the kitchen.

Corn sugar is dextrose and therefore exactly the same as brewing sugar.

Glucose molecule
Glucose molecule

What Is Table Sugar?

Regular sugar or table sugar is sucrose which is a disaccharide. This means that there are 2 molecules of sugar joined together although this doesn’t mean it provides twice the amount of sugar.

Dextrose and sucrose provide the exact same amount of fermentables and can be used on a 1:1 ratio.

Sucrose molecule
Sucrose molecule

The Difference?

The difference between brewing sugar and normal sugar when it relates to fermentation is the way that the yeast process the sugar.

Both monosaccharide and disaccharide are 100% fermentable but brewing sugar, the monosaccharide is easier to ferment by the yeast.

Disaccharides like table sugar require the yeast to first break the bonds of the sugar molecules which means the yeast create additional compounds.

An enzyme called invertase is used by the yeast which break down sucrose in simpler sugars like glucose.

This may have other effects that we will now take a look at.

Is Using Brewing Sugar Better Than Using Normal Sugar?

Deciding whether brewing sugar is better to use than normal sugar will depend on how it is being used and your goals. Let’s take a look at some practical examples.

Using Higher Proportions Of Sugar

I know that a lot of beer kits that instruct you to add sugar suggest brewing sugar.

In some of these beer kits up to a kilo of sugar is used which makes up a large part of the fermentables going into the beer.

In this case, it may be preferable to use brewing sugar. As brewing sugar is a monosaccharide the yeast don’t have to create utilise any additional enzymes to start fermenting.

This will mean the yeast has less work to do in order to start fermenting as they prefer to ferment simple monosaccharide sugars.

I also make a lot of fruit wines that use a large amount of sugar in the recipe. Unless I use a flavoured sugar like honey I often use brewing sugar or dextrose as I feel this is where it has the biggest impact.

Whether this has an effect on flavour is arguable. There are some who think it does and others who think there is no noticeable effect on taste. 

There is almost certainly more happening during fermentation when you use a more complex sugar and we know fermentation is really important in terms of how beer or wines taste so you may want to consider using brewing sugar when you are using a high proportion of sugar in your recipe.

When You Want The Least Flavour From Sugar

Sugar is used in many beers for flavour and also in wine and mead for adding flavour.

Brown sugar, honey, caramel, maple syrup all contribute flavours as well as sugar to the finished product. If you want to add a unique flavour to your homebrew then you can consider using one of these sugars in the fermentables.

When you want to add as little flavour as possible, such as priming sugar to carbonate or adding sugar to thin out the body of a beer for example we want to choose a sugar that adds the least amount of flavour.

The best way to see which sugar has the least flavour is to try them all. Once you have tasted them you will probably come to the conclusion that plain white sugar has the least flavour.

Comparing dextrose alongside sucrose or table sugar you will notice that table sugar is a lot sweeter.  Sucrose which is a polysaccharide is said to be around 30% sweeter than dextrose. 

When you taste dextrose it does taste very plain and not as sweet as you imagine. 

Now when you add sugar to a batch of beer it doesn't add sweetness to the beer because 100% of the sugar is fermented out. Does that sweetness leave any residual flavour? Maybe.

I use dextrose over sucrose because I feel it is more neutral but I can't be certain so I will leave it up to you.

Can You Use Normal Sugar Instead Of Brewing Sugar?

Yes, normal table sugar or white granulated sugar is perfectly fine to use in the vast majority of cases you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference.

When you are only using a small amount of sugar, for example, when you are carbonating beer in bottles you are not going to be able to tell the difference unless you have super-sensitive taste as well as a subtly flavoured beer.

You may want to consider using brewing sugar when you are using a larger proportion of sugar in your fermentables and you want the least discernable flavour to come from that sugar addition. Beer kits that use a large amount of sugar are the obvious examples here.

I do use brewing sugar occasionally when I have it on hand and like to use it to make fruit wines that require a large amount of sugar in the fermentables.

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Brew & Grow - Hydroponic / Organic Gardening and Homebrewing Supplies

Brew & Grow - Hydroponic / Organic Gardening and Homebrewing Supplies

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 2" x 3.5" 10 pack - 73u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:58 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 2" x 3.5" 10 pack - 45u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:58 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 2" x 3.5" 10 pack - 160u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:56 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 2" x 3.5" 10 pack - 120u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:56 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 1.75" x 5" 10 pack - 90u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:56 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 1.75" x 5" 10 pack - 73u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:56 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 1.75" x 5" 10 pack - 45u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:56 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 1.75" x 5" 10 pack - 160u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:56 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 

Rosin Tech Filter Bags 1.75" x 5" 10 pack - 120u

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:55 AM PST

Filter bags are a key part of the rosin tech process. Our rosin tech filter bags are sealed using a special ultrasonic sealing technology, which means there is no need to flip filter bags inside out, and no chance you'll end up losing yield in stitches. 
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