I am about to make another 23 litres of beer. This time I am debating if I should use icing sugar instead of corn sugar. Anyone knows the difference?
Icing vs Corn Sugar
May 25, 2006
3 Replies
Marierdj,
Icing sugar, also called confectioners sugar or powdered sugar, is table sugar (sucrose). If you use it, and are measuring by volume rather than weight, you'll need to increase your volume by about 75%. It also contains starch, which is typically not a welcome addition to a beer.
Go with the corn sugar. It's cheaper and better suited to your use.
Cheers, Ken
The starch in icing sugar may cause a permanent haze in your beer.
Regards,
Jumbalaya
For beer? I'd rather use malt, or malt extract.
Ari
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