Effects of too much malto-dextrine

bredle · Jan 12, 2014

I brewed an extract Pliny the Elder clone tonight with an OG of 1.078. Essentially 9lbs of light LME, 1/2lbs light DME, and 1lbs corn sugar.

The recipe called for 1/2lbs of Maltodextrine, and I accidentally added 1lb. What will this do to the final brew?

Thanks for any help!

Chadwick · Jan 12, 2014

It will be fine. It'll have a little bit more kick is all.

Demon · Jan 12, 2014

Chadwick said:
It will be fine. It'll have a little bit more kick is all.

It won't add a kick, it is 95% unfermentable sugars. But, yes, it will be fine. It will have a heavier mouthfeel than intended though.

bredle · Jan 12, 2014

Ok - so no more ABV (because it's unfermentable), and no more sweetness as well? Just a little 'thicker' tasting IPA?

FarmerTed · Jan 12, 2014

It may give you more gas.

Cider123 · Jan 12, 2014

You'll get good head too

DeutscheMaster · Jan 13, 2014

Cider123 said:
You'll get good head too

Never a bad thing.

Apendecto · Jan 13, 2014

I've never seen both corn sugar (for thinning body) and maltodextrine (to add body) in the same recipe. Not that it doesn't work or whatever, but it seems counterproductive.

Also, I remember Pliny being really dry (and not needing the m.d.)...but God knows my memory blows.

Hello · Jan 13, 2014

Apendecto said:
I've never seen both corn sugar (for thinning body) and maltodextrine (to add body) in the same recipe. Not that it doesn't work or whatever, but it seems counterproductive.

Also, I remember Pliny being really dry (and not needing the m.d.)...but God knows my memory blows.

Good job keeping with the theme of the thread. :ban:

OP, I wonder if it'll feel thicker.

Transamguy77 · Jan 14, 2014

I use it in my stouts, that much will probably give you a "chewey" mouthfeel. Shouldn't really effect taste just mouthfeel.

Espresso · Jan 14, 2014

I'm sure it'll go down well.

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