P pfcpierce New Member Joined Nov 1, 2014 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Nov 1, 2014 #1 I'm thinking of adding Maple Syrup to my beer after primary fermentation. It feels like I should boil it or something before adding. Do I need to do anything to it before adding, or do I just pour it straight from the bottle?
I'm thinking of adding Maple Syrup to my beer after primary fermentation. It feels like I should boil it or something before adding. Do I need to do anything to it before adding, or do I just pour it straight from the bottle?
eatmorefrogs Well-Known Member Joined Dec 20, 2011 Messages 183 Reaction score 46 Location Cave Creek Nov 3, 2014 #2 After cleaning and sanitizing my secondary fermenter, I pour the syrup into that and then rack directly on top of it. I've never boiled it. If you're worried about whether or not your syrup is contaminated, you could always use a fresh bottle.
After cleaning and sanitizing my secondary fermenter, I pour the syrup into that and then rack directly on top of it. I've never boiled it. If you're worried about whether or not your syrup is contaminated, you could always use a fresh bottle.
C CJ1 Well-Known Member Joined Sep 10, 2013 Messages 92 Reaction score 13 Nov 3, 2014 #3 Boiling the heck out of it is how maple syrup is made, and it is bottled around 190 degrees F. If your bottle is unopened, your syrup is good to go.
Boiling the heck out of it is how maple syrup is made, and it is bottled around 190 degrees F. If your bottle is unopened, your syrup is good to go.