How much sugar to use in a Wilko Light Golden Lager?

[syst3mfailur3]

I am fairly new to homebrewing, having only made one batch of Coopers Lager which came with starter kit. Now I want to make my second batch, but this time its Wilko Light Golden Lager.

The instructions say to add 1kg of sugar, but I figured I would ask this community if I should add more/less. I've got a 1.4kg bag of dextrose to use. I should also point out that I have no easy way of measuring it out, so any advice there would be welcomed.

 

[syst3mfailur3]

Sorry for bumping my post so soon, just wanted to start the brew soon and could use the advice.

 

[stz]

1kg of sugar and the kit will get you to 3.7% abv depending on attenuation. 1.4kg will get you nearer to 4.4% abv. Your choice, but sugar or dextrose doesn't really add body to a beer so you might not want to add the whole 1.4kg.

I started off with brewing things like juice, sugar water, sweet tea etc. Moved onto Wilkinson's kits.

 

[syst3mfailur3]

Thanks. Will probably eyeball it, and try and get just over 1kg. Maybe about 1.2kg.

 

[stz]

Eh save the rest for priming the bottles. 150-200g is about on style for carbonation!

 

[syst3mfailur3]

Well its in the fermenter bucket, now to wait and hope for the best. Thanks for the help.