white or brown sugar ?

[Toastie]

does it make any difference for the big bit at the beginning of a kit or the when priming ?

:drunk:

 

[RobWalker]

priming, not really. i stick to white for light beers and brown for darker beers though.

the big bit, yes. brown sugar imparts a deep molasses type flavour and a deeper colour (or lighter, for you stout nutcases) and white sugar imparts almost no flavour. it's imperative to some recipes, consider it for anything deeper than an amber ale.

 

[Toastie]

cheers , i tend to like lighter drinks so i guess i may as well stick with the white .

thanks for info :)

d

 

[RobWalker]

if you like your stuff light, you could consider golden syrup or honey...they both impart different flavours and won't affect the colour much!

 

[Chlorate]

I primed half a batch with dark muscovado recently, I shan't be doing it again! Very odd aftertaste in those beers.

White sugar or brewing sugar preferably. They don't tend to change the taste of your beer too much.

 

[Toastie]

im guessing suger would be cheaper ? at the moment its an exercises in saving money so unless i cant get good results the cheapest way i will be trying to stick to it .

if i don't like my next lager that i feel made without any balls ups :) i will try some of theses other ideas . cheers for suggestions d