I know this argument has been brought up numerous times, but I am specifically asking about the Cooper's kits from Austin home brew. Austin has an option for $7 where one may add what is called quote...
"This kit requires an extra 2 pounds of fermentable sugar to reach its optimal flavor and alcohol content. Because our beer kit add pack is a blend of dried malt extract, corn sugar and maltodextrin, it will provide the best results, much better than granulated table sugar. Add the complete canned kit upgrade and receive our beer kit add pack, priming sugar, and detailed instructions."
I was wondering whether or not this is necessary and how normal cane sugar would work as opposed to the fancy stuff that costs $7. If anyone has any experience with just cane sugar and one of these cooper kits that would be very beneficial.
Thanks
Patton
"This kit requires an extra 2 pounds of fermentable sugar to reach its optimal flavor and alcohol content. Because our beer kit add pack is a blend of dried malt extract, corn sugar and maltodextrin, it will provide the best results, much better than granulated table sugar. Add the complete canned kit upgrade and receive our beer kit add pack, priming sugar, and detailed instructions."
I was wondering whether or not this is necessary and how normal cane sugar would work as opposed to the fancy stuff that costs $7. If anyone has any experience with just cane sugar and one of these cooper kits that would be very beneficial.
Thanks
Patton