Never tried using maltose.... Do you just use DME?For carbonation I like a blend of dextrose and maltose, but use sucrose in a pinch.
I love learning new stuff.dextrose and glucose are the same, chemically... Dextrose (D-glucose) is just the naturally occurring form of glucose. as a opposed to L-glucose which is synthesized...
So all dextrose is glucose, but not all glucose is dextrose![]()
You and me both!I love learning new stuff.
I use some DME to prime before bottling, and it's been very reliable. Occasionally will use some to help bump up the OG.Never tried using maltose.... Do you just use DME?
And how do calculate the amount to use when it's mixed w/ dextrose? Is it as simple as : I want 2.5 volumes of carbonation, so use the amount of dextrose to get 1.25 volumes a the maltose to get 1.25 volumes (or some other combination to get to 2.5), or is it more complicated that?
I don't think I've seen a priming calculator that does mixed priming sugars...
All grain as opposed to extract or partial mash... As in you get *most* of your fermentables from soaking grains to extract sugars (mashing the grains). In an extract batch, you use LME (liquid malt extract) or DME (Dry Malt Extract) as your main fermentables... The extract manufacturer has done the mash step for you. Sometimes a handful of steeping grains are used for color and/or flavor... In a partial mash, you use some mashed grains and some LME/DME...So ... I'm not a beer maker, I just like reading the general discussions.
But I have a question. OP says he's making an "all grain" recipe. Doesn't that mean no added sugar? I could see it being all grain if the only added sugar were at bottling time. but he specifically says "fermentation".
Just curious, no criticism implied or intended.
All grain vs extract.So ... I'm not a beer maker, I just like reading the general discussions.
But I have a question. OP says he's making an "all grain" recipe. Doesn't that mean no added sugar? I could see it being all grain if the only added sugar were at bottling time. but he specifically says "fermentation".
Just curious, no criticism implied or intended.