H hartzie72 Member Joined Jul 20, 2011 Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Location Hummelstown Jul 20, 2011 #1 I want to impart some sweetness in my chocolate stout. Cocoa powder is too bitter. Could I use Quik as a priming sugar since it contains sugar or should I add it to the secondary?
I want to impart some sweetness in my chocolate stout. Cocoa powder is too bitter. Could I use Quik as a priming sugar since it contains sugar or should I add it to the secondary?
PVH Well-Known Member Joined Dec 12, 2008 Messages 575 Reaction score 18 Location Denver Jul 20, 2011 #2 The yeast will consume the sugar in the powder, so you won't get residual sweetness. Lactose is what you're after - the yeast won't eat it.
The yeast will consume the sugar in the powder, so you won't get residual sweetness. Lactose is what you're after - the yeast won't eat it.