Hi guys, sorry if this seems like a noob question but which one of these would be a better alternative to brewing sugar,
Again sorry if this seems like a dumb question, still trying to figure this home brewing lark out 8).
Spraymalt is better because it is all malt.
The brew enhancer is a mix of spraymalt, maltodextrin and sugar so it's better than sugar alone.
Also have a look at the own brand liquid malt extract (http://www.homebrewwest.ie/bh-light-lme-liquid-malt-extract-15-kg-2733-p.asp) that HBW and HBC have. These are very good value at the moment and are probably better than spray malt. (That's my opinion though!)
(Edit: Link fixed)
Thanks for the reply Garry, think I'll go with the spraymalt so on my next brew. Also your link didn't work for me I'm getting the error "The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you." I think maybe It's because I'm not a full member (yet).
Quote from: Garry on July 15, 2013, 10:02:30 PM
Also have a look at the own brand liquid malt extract (http://nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,885.0.html) that HBW and HBC have.
@Garry: Thats the wrong link!!
Sorry Dave, I had the wrong link in my clipboard when I pasted it! I've corrected it now.
Cheers Garry, link working now.
Coopers' Brew Enhancer 1 = 60% dextrose, 40% maltodextrin
Coopers' Brew Enhancer 2 = 50% dextrose, 25% maltodextrin, 25% light dry malt
1.5kg liquid malt extract = 1.1kg dry malt extract
my usual mix for a simple kit brew is 1kg DME + 250g Dextrose. It seems to work well :)
More about sugars etc can be found here (http://nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,681.msg6929.html#msg6929)