Corn sugar vs DME

[mdf191]

Can Dry Malt Extract be used instead of Corn Sugar for bottling carb. If so, what would be the amount used for 5 gallon batch?

 

[BarleyWater]

yes. 1 cup instead of 3/4 cup

 

[mdf191]

does it ad anything dif if flavor or anything else?

 

[cormi3r]

I had similar questions recently and this thread might help you. (start at post #7).

 

[GoBrewers]

I've read that corn sugar is preferable because it is 100% fermentable, therefore no byproducts as there would be with DME that could potentially trap off flavors in the bottle (instead of evaporating off in the fermenter). So I use corn sugar. But I can't imagine a cup of DME in 5 gallons of beer producing a noticeable difference, if that's what you have laying around.

 

[Onescalerguy]

It's a cost issue for me...1$per lb vs 4$per lb.
Cheers