Using raisins and molasses sugar

[MikeFallopian]

I want to use some raisins in a forthcoming brew. Would it be ok just to add them to the primary (I do extended primaries and don't bother with secondaries)? Would I need to boil them beforehand to kill off any bacteria?

Also, I'm thinking of using some molasses sugar in the same brew: http://groceries.asda.com/asda-esto...e=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=197052

Would this sugar have more unfermentables than standard cane sugar? If so, what would be its potential extract?

Thanks!

 

[MisterTipsy]

molasses has a potential of 1.036

table sugar is 1.046

raisins are 1.025 approximately. you can put them in the boil or add to the primary after fermentation is complete.

 

[MikeFallopian]

molasses has a potential of 1.036

table sugar is 1.046

raisins are 1.025 approximately. you can put them in the boil or add to the primary after fermentation is complete.

How much raisin would you recommend using in the boil?

 

[MisterTipsy]

This brew uses 6oz. I'm sure you could use more.

http://www.brew365.com/beer_dogfish_head_raison_detre.php

 

[CarpenterBrewer]

I just picked up Extereme Brewing book written by Sam Calagione (Dogfish Head owner). In the Barley Wine recipe it says to heat 12 oz of water to boil.Turn off heat. Then add 1/2 pound of golden raisins. This recipe also calls for a 1/2oz of whole leaf Cascade hops loose to hydrate. Stir as it cools, Puree the mixture, then add to the last 5 minute of boil.