Coopers Brewing Sugars - Approx Alcohol Content

[c22369]

Hi Paul

 

 

 

the new packaging for the Coopers brewing sugars is excellent. I like the idea of the recipes on the box.

 

 

 

I just have a question on the approx alcohol contents quoted for the various sugars. Coopers brewing instructions indicate that 0.5% should be added to the calculated alcolhol % by volume, to account for the priming sugar when bottling brews.

 

 

 

Does the approx alcohol content quoted on the brewing sugar packaging include or exclude the 0.5% allowed when bottling.

 

 

 

I keg my beers & gas via a CO2 bottle.

 

 

 

Thanks

 

 

 

Brett

[PB2]

The approx percentage alcohol figures are on the assumption that the brew will go through a secondary fermentation. So deduct 0.5% if you are force carbonating.

[c22369]

Thanks Paul.

 

 

 

Regards

 

 

 

Brett (B1)

[Peter in the ACT]

B1,

 

 

 

For your info.

 

 

 

What I do to make up for the reduced % of alc which is caused by not second fermenting is to add an extra 100-200 grms of dextrose at the begining of fermentation. I also only ferment at 21 ltrs.

 

 

 

I reckon a BE2 plus 200grm dextrose @ 21 litres brings the brew around 5% or a little over.

 

 

 

I force carbonate with CO2.

 

 

 

Of course some may prefer the lower % of alc.

 

 

 

Cheers

 

 

 

Peter

[c22369]

Thanks for the info Peter - I'll try the same.

 

 

 

Some of my mates prefer a mid strength beer so I was going to try the recipe in the latest Coopers newsletter.

 

 

 

I'll add 200g dextrose to the 500g light malt which should acheive the desired result.

 

 

 

Regards

 

 

 

Brett (B1)