Can I Carbonate With Cane Sugar?

[TheFear1980]

Does it make a difference? Ive been using corn sugar

 

[unionrdr]

No,if it's white cane sugar there won't be any difference. But I use demerara sugar (raw can sugar). It has a light brown sugar laced with honey flavor to it.

 

[Golddiggie]

Slight difference in how much you would use to reach the same CO2 volumes, as shown on this site. I had really good results using it while I was bottle carbonating. I also enjoyed the slight flavor it gave the brew.

 

[husker]

I just did yesterday. I think i used 3.5 ounces for a 5 gallon batch. The moistuer content is less so you dont have to use as much.

 

[Calder]

I use it all the time. You need to use 80% of the amount of corn sugar you would use. So if you used 5 ozs of corn sugar, you would need 4 ozs of cane sugar.

 

[TheFear1980]

Thanks! Do you think it affects the taste much?

 

[husker]

Thanks! Do you think it affects the taste much?

I don't think so. You are good to go!

 

[Calder]

Thanks! Do you think it affects the taste much?

I don't notice any effect on taste.