Maple syrup in beer extract kit

[samnorfolk]

Im thinking of doing a beer extract kit and wanted to try adding maple syrup instead of sugars but have no idea how much I need to put in

 

[Mark1964]

just add a bit at a time and when you add each bit stir well and test gravity. I wouldn't take it over 1.050 though

 

[samnorfolk]

Ok thanks, ive got a pale ale kit to do, what would you recommend

 

[Mark1964]

just add 50 ml at a time to get around 1.040. Kits I know nothing much about last kit I did was 1980

 

[MyQul]

The internet tells me the potential extract of maple syrup is 1.030

"If added during the boil it will add a dry, woodsy flavor. If added at bottling, the smooth maple flavor comes through."

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/wiki/index.php/Adjunct#Maple_Syrup

When i did a old speckled hen and put golden syrup in there I used 454g in a 23L brew length. When I added molasses to a porter I added 72g. So I think it probably depends how strong the taste of maple syrup is as to how much to add