Corn Sugar vs. DME

[reedequine]

In the book "Beer Captured", the author's recipes call for DME at bottling rather than corn sugar. Is this a personal preference or is one actually better than the other?

 

[boo boo]

I use both actually and find no real difference between the two, except that corn sugar carbonates faster.

 

[Wables]

I like DME better. I have had more consistent results. Hopefully my bottling days are done, though.

 

[Torchiest]

I've used both. They both work fine, but Corn Sugar will give you carbonated beer in a week. DME takes at least twice as long. You can also use molasses or brown sugar for browns, porters, and stouts. Such a small amount won't have a major effect on flavor.