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Minimum amount of dextrose
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 8:40 am
by Polar
G'day All
Will be putting down a Morgans canadian light later in the year for the wife just wondering the what would be the minimum amount of dextrose? the coopers book recommends 250g = 3.2-3.5% alc as an absolute minimum - would 100g be all right?
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 9:35 am
by Hashie
I'm only guessing, but I reckon you'd be fine. Although, expect fermentation to be finished in a day.
With the Coopers ginger beer for example, there are 2 options when making it; alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The later is made with no fermentables added and the yeast is given only a couple of hours to tidy things up before bottling.
My guess would be the same for beer, but I'm happy to let you try it first Polar
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 10:49 am
by MHD
Zero
Use malt instead!
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 2:13 pm
by Chris
Right on MHD!
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 3:21 pm
by Polar
ok - minimum amount of malt
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 3:57 pm
by tyrone
Made up a larger with no dextrose/sugar at all once just the can.Worked fine
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 5:17 pm
by shazzam
Larger what ?
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 5:47 pm
by Shaun
You can brew most cans with out anything add for a light beer.
Posted: Sunday Feb 19, 2006 11:27 pm
by Dogger Dan
Can by itself will go
Dogger
Posted: Tuesday Feb 21, 2006 7:50 am
by HopsAlot
Yep, a 1.7KG can and 10 liters of water gave me about 4.5% alcohol and 19 stubbies. Not too bad taste, Drinkable. A bit over hoppped but live and learn...
Posted: Tuesday Feb 21, 2006 9:37 am
by Polar
Thanks gents for your input