A.B.V LME V SUGAR

[thomas353]

Am i going to get the same ABV using LME as i would using sugar,
i was thinking 1.2kg LME and 300g of sugar to a 1.7kg coopers stout. i want the mouthfeel taste but also want a stout with a kick. probably over 5% any suggestions for my next batch? NEWBIE

 

[JohnSand]

LME will not ferment out as completely as sugar. But too much sugar will make your beer thin and maybe cidery. Looks like you are using 10%? I think it will be okay, but I would consult How to Brew by Palmer.

 

[Kent88]

Everything I've read about using sugar in extract brewing suggests that, unless you're brewing a belgian beer (saison, dubble, triple, quad, strong; Bier de Garde?) you should try to replace the sugar with malt extract.

I'd suggest you make your Coopers kit by following the instructions, and next time look for a kit or recipe that has a starting gravity around 1.065.