Dextrose (Corn Sugar)

Enhance Fermentation and Achieve a Clean Finish with Dextrose

Dextrose, also known as corn sugar, is a highly fermentable and versatile sugar used widely in brewing. It is an excellent choice for boosting fermentation, priming bottles, and achieving a clean, dry finish in your beers.

Key Features:

• Boosts Fermentation: Dextrose is a highly fermentable sugar, making it ideal for increasing alcohol content without altering the flavor of your beer.
• Priming Sugar: Commonly used for priming bottles before carbonation, ensuring consistent and reliable carbonation in every batch.
• Clean Finish: Adds fermentable sugars without contributing to residual sweetness, resulting in a crisp and clean finish.
• Easy to Use: Dissolves quickly and completely in the wort or priming solution, simplifying the brewing process.

Brewing Applications:

• Primary Fermentation: Add dextrose during the boil to increase the fermentable sugar content, boosting the alcohol content without affecting the beer’s flavor profile.
• Bottle Priming: Use dextrose to prime bottles before sealing. Typically, 4 to 5 ounces of dextrose per 5-gallon batch ensures proper carbonation.
• Kegging: Dextrose can also be used for priming kegs, providing consistent carbonation throughout the batch.
• Secondary Fermentation: Incorporate dextrose in secondary fermentation to dry out high-gravity beers, achieving a cleaner finish.

Usage Tips:

• Measurement: Accurately measure the required amount of dextrose to avoid over or under carbonation.
• Dissolution: Ensure dextrose is fully dissolved in a small amount of hot water before adding it to the wort or priming solution.
• Sanitation: Maintain proper sanitation practices when adding dextrose to avoid contamination.

Dextrose is a versatile and essential ingredient for any brewer looking to enhance fermentation and achieve a clean, dry finish in their beers. Whether you’re boosting alcohol content or priming for carbonation, dextrose provides the reliable performance needed for successful brewing.