Brewers sugar vs Honey

[mlail]

As a newbie I am reading everything. My wife purchased a couple beer making kits and I started reviewing everything. The kits contain malted extract (Can) and a packet of yeast. The small instructions also state that we need bakers sugar. No sugar came with the kit so I assume this is a normal catch 22. Both kits require the sugar.

We like honey lager beers and our favorite is no longer made. I was thinking that maybe we could substitute the bakers sugar with honey. Is there any formula for converting sugar to honey?

As a fyi, I am making a 5 gallon batch.

Thanks

 

[scoundrel]

As a newbie I am reading everything. My wife purchased a couple beer making kits and I started reviewing everything. The kits contain malted extract (Can) and a packet of yeast. The small instructions also state that we need bakers sugar. No sugar came with the kit so I assume this is a normal catch 22. Both kits require the sugar.

We like honey lager beers and our favorite is no longer made. I was thinking that maybe we could substitute the bakers sugar with honey. Is there any formula for converting sugar to honey?

As a fyi, I am making a 5 gallon batch.

Thanks

They are 1 to 1. Honey is fully fermentable, like sugar. Whatever the recipe calls for, just replace it with the same amount of honey. Don't expect much of a honey taste though. I'd try steeping some honey malt to get that flavor and just use sugar for the boost in alcohol.

 

[3PegBrew]

What if you used honey malt and added pasteurized honey at High Krausen?

 

[girdwood]

Honey makes for a smoother mouth-feel though, does it not? (I'm still learning)

 

[scoundrel]

What if you used honey malt and added pasteurized honey at High Krausen?

I think it's a great idea.

 

[3PegBrew]

It dries it out more than makes it smooth. On top of drying it out, it'll att a sweet, floral note to the beer depending on the amount you use. If you use ALOT of honey, you'll get more of a honey flavor. However, if you don't want to worry about off flavors or aromas, stick with just Honey malt.

 

[scoundrel]

Honey makes for a smoother mouth-feel though, does it not? (I'm still learning)

It's effect is similar to sugar. It will be stronger and thinner.

 

[3PegBrew]

Bigger, better, stronger...thinner

 

[mlail]

I can see that others find this tread interesting. I am not sure if a dryer taste is good or bad. It will take us some time to drink 5 gallons worth of beer. I end up not remembering all the subtle differences between them unless I have some to compare...

New hobbies are so much fun. Now I need to look up the steeping process and high krausen.