M mahilly Well-Known Member Joined Feb 3, 2009 Messages 92 Reaction score 0 Location Rocklin, Kalifornia May 27, 2009 #1 I did a search but didn't find the answer to this. What is the purpose of adding lactose to beer recipes? Is it just for flavor in certain beer styles, or is there more to it?
I did a search but didn't find the answer to this. What is the purpose of adding lactose to beer recipes? Is it just for flavor in certain beer styles, or is there more to it?
khiddy Well-Known Member Joined Apr 10, 2009 Messages 1,202 Reaction score 12 Location South Bend May 27, 2009 #2 Lactose is a non-fermentable sugar. It is used to produce sweetness in a beer. It is usually added in secondary or bottling.
Lactose is a non-fermentable sugar. It is used to produce sweetness in a beer. It is usually added in secondary or bottling.