Belgian Candi Sugar vs Syrup

[TastyAdventure]

Bought some hard Belgian dark rock sugar from the brew store, because they didn't have any candi syrup, which I've used before and what I wanted. What will the differences of using the dark rock sugar vs dark candi syrup?

 

[TastyAdventure]

Anyone? From what I remember from Brew Like a Monk, the syrup is what they use, and what they recommend

 

[flars]

Main difference is you can hear when the rock sugar is fully dissolved as you stir the boil kettle. I add the rock sugar at full boil, where the candi syrup may settle to the bottom and scorch if added at a full boil.

Should be no difference in flavor if the are labeled the same.

 

[giraffe]

There is a difference in flavor, the dark rocks are far, far more bland than the dark syrup. (the light grades matter less).

 

[bruteforce]

I make my own these days. Pretty easy. I'll give syrup a go, split a batch with half syrup half rock and see if I can tell a difference.

 

[TastyAdventure]

There is a difference in flavor, the dark rocks are far, far more bland than the dark syrup. (the light grades matter less).

Well dammit...

 

[TastyAdventure]

I made my own invert sugar and it was awesome! Can't wait to taste