Extract w Propylene Glycol - yes or no?

[maestro_wu]

Hi all,

I've seen some references to this, but no definitive answer (as far as I can tell).

I have a hazelnut extract which has as its main ingredient propylene glycol. Is this OK or will it ruin my beer?

I'm guessing it's harmless, but would love to hear from someone who's used such an extract without consequence.

Thank you!

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

I've used a few extracts brewing don't recall if they had propylene glycol in them or not. I think you'll be fine though as it is used in many food colorings and is deemed food safe.

 

[maestro_wu]

Thanks.

I'm not too concerned about safety (as in edible), but more along the lines of how some added ingredients can kill yeast (think preservatives in apple juice).

Like I said, I /think/ it'll be OK, but was hoping someone had done this before and could definitively thumbs-up at me.

Thanks again!

 

[edmanster]

No, it won't hurt anything especially diluting it into 5gal of beer..
Edit: YES, use it!!

 

[maestro_wu]

Hooray! Thank you!

I will follow up after about 6-8 weeks and report results.