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Spraymalt or Coopers Brew Enhancer?

Started by Dave, July 15, 2013, 09:27:45 PM

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Dave

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).

Garry

July 15, 2013, 10:02:30 PM #1 Last Edit: July 15, 2013, 11:30:59 PM by Garry
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 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)

Dave

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).

Will_D

Quote from: Garry on July 15, 2013, 10:02:30 PM

Also have a look at the own brand liquid malt extract that HBW and HBC have.
@Garry: Thats the wrong link!!
Remember: The Nationals are just round the corner - time to get brewing

Garry

Sorry Dave, I had the wrong link in my clipboard when I pasted it! I've corrected it now.

Dave


LordEoin

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