BreweyMcHops Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 So , doing the chocolate toucan stout , usually add cocoa powder and lactose but I only have a bottle of Coles thick chocolate topping ( they didn't have Hershey's) Has anybody actually tried it? Please let me know I have the itch to pitch ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, BreweyMcHops said: So , doing the chocolate toucan stout , usually add cocoa powder and lactose but I only have a bottle of Coles thick chocolate topping ( they didn't have Hershey's) Has anybody actually tried it? Please let me know I have the itch to pitch ASAP I personally wouldn’t as the fat and oil from the topping will stuff your head retention. I would go without it or wait to get the proper ingredients. I used cooking chocolate once and the oil/fat stuffed the head retention. I now just use malt to get the same flavours! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Another potential problem of using a processed product like topping is it may contain preservatives, and if it does, these preservatives could affect the health of your yeast. Check the label. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graculus Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 On 4/24/2023 at 6:56 AM, Malter White said: Another potential problem of using a processed product like topping is it may contain preservatives, and if it does, these preservatives could affect the health of your yeast. Check the label. A bit late to the party, but just to say I agree with this. INGREDIENTS: Water, Sugar, Thickeners (1422, 415), Cocoa Powder^ (2%), Acidity Regulator (270), Natural Flavour, Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate). Potassium Sorbate isn't good for yeast. Probably depends how much you use, but still.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Bit slow. I tried topping. Result was very disappointing. Got a good result using essences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Willards Crem de Cacao essence Is the go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Brew the stout normally, then have a shot of chocolate syrup before drinking the beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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