Non pure maple syrup

[johnstod]

Hey guys planning on doing a maple stout and was wondering if the cheaper maple syrup which isn't pure is fine to use or should I throw the extra money at it and get the pure stuff?

One I'm looking at atm is https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/286784549

Thanks

 

[bransona]

The problem with those syrups is they're mostly sugar with a bit of maple flavoring. It'll ferment out bone dry and leave you with little-to-no maple flavor. The best maple beers I've had were typically made with dark syrup (grade b) or the last runnings (if you have access to them)

 

[johnstod]

The problem with those syrups is they're mostly sugar with a bit of maple flavoring. It'll ferment out bone dry and leave you with little-to-no maple flavor. The best maple beers I've had were typically made with dark syrup (grade b) or the last runnings (if you have access to them)

That was my thoughts, I dont mind shelling out for the more expensive stuff but it's always nice to save a few if I can