J JwP33 Member Joined Jan 9, 2011 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Madison Jan 22, 2011 #1 The pouch of malto dextrin I have says use 4oz for 5 gallon batch. What would the pros/cons of adding the entire 8oz be?
The pouch of malto dextrin I have says use 4oz for 5 gallon batch. What would the pros/cons of adding the entire 8oz be?
riverfrontbrewer Well-Known Member Joined Sep 9, 2009 Messages 1,113 Reaction score 39 Location Denver, CO Jan 22, 2011 #2 Need more info
OP OP J JwP33 Member Joined Jan 9, 2011 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Madison Jan 22, 2011 #3 Brewing a true brew porter kit.
Y yodalegomaster Well-Known Member Joined Dec 25, 2009 Messages 420 Reaction score 12 Location MN Jan 22, 2011 #4 It will turn into a thick dextrine bomb, where the flavor of the maltodextrin will be noticeable. I have made one you don't want to go there. 4oz in 5 gallon is about max.
It will turn into a thick dextrine bomb, where the flavor of the maltodextrin will be noticeable. I have made one you don't want to go there. 4oz in 5 gallon is about max.
OP OP J JwP33 Member Joined Jan 9, 2011 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Madison Jan 22, 2011 #5 Thanks I was about to add the entire 8ozs, but decided to back off and add only the 4oz. Glad I did.
A a10t2 Well-Known Member Joined May 24, 2010 Messages 557 Reaction score 14 Location Leadville, CO Jan 22, 2011 #6 4 oz will add about two "points", 8 oz will add about four.