Golden syrup

[Beerbellybob]

Looking for some advice on brewing with golden syrup. I'm goin to be making a tin bitter and some turbo cider could I possibly replace sugar with it and more importantly would my tongue be offended by this lol .

 

[Dr Mike]

Golden syrup is a form of invert sugar which is what commercial breweries tend to use instead of plain sugar as it is easier for the yeast to consume. Some say iy gives a cleaner taste than plain sugar. Can't think of a downside :thumb:

 

[wilsoa1111]

agreed, defo a cut above sugar, but u do need more per weight as some of its water, if u want the same abv...cant remember how much- maybe 20% as its something like 20% water?

 

[Dr Mike]

Yes that is about right. My tin say 78% carbohydrate off the top of my head so you need abit more.

 

[Beerbellybob]

Thanks That's a big help

 

[Buster]

At the risk of being slaughtered, I have brewed a few Stouts with Tate & Lyle Golden Syrup and found there is quite an after taste in my opinion although I have never used it in TC,s.

 

[jonnymorris]

... and found there is quite an after taste...

Isn't that the point? I've used it in an Old Speckled Hen recipe and it turned out great.