Invert sugar substitute

[pascoejeff_gmail.com (Jefferson Coastal)]

I’m brewing a historical English pale ale.  Recipe calls for invert sugar.  EG Beckers Brewing Sugar.

Any ideas for a substitution?  What about using regular sugar?

thanks

[hopfenundmalz]

You can buy Beckers at AiH. They have 1 lb. now if you don’t want 3lbs.

Becker's Inverted Brewing Sugars (Invert #3) - 3 lbs.

You could make your own. Plenty of instructions on the web. Search this site too there have been discussions.

You could use sugar in the raw, but it hasn’t been cooked, so not the same flavors.

[kramerog]

Golden syrup is another option.

[pascoejeff_gmail.com (Jefferson Coastal)]

I would like to brew this weekend, so unfortunately, don’t want to wait for mail order.

I have not heard of Golden syrup.  Is that brewing specific or a grocery item?

If I used Belgian clear Candi sugar, would that impart a “Belgiany” taste into the English pale ale?

You mentioned that regular table sugar works, but doesn’t bring the same taste

[ynotbrusum]

Golden Syrup I have used is “Lyle’s Golden Syrup”.  It is available at many specialty stores for groceries, but some regular chains, including Walmart, will often carry it.

[denny]

I would like to brew this weekend, so unfortunately, don’t want to wait for mail order.

I have not heard of Golden syrup.  Is that brewing specific or a grocery item?

If I used Belgian clear Candi sugar, would that impart a “Belgiany” taste into the English pale ale?

You mentioned that regular table sugar works, but doesn’t bring the same taste

Clear candi sugar will give you no more flavor than table sugar.

[BrewBama (Dwain)]

You can make invert sugar.

[Silver_Is_Money]

Demerara sugar often works well in British Ales.  Albeit that it is not an ‘invert’ sugar.

[denny]

@Silver_Is_Money

Demerara sugar often works well in British Ales.  Albeit that it is not an ‘invert’ sugar.

Not invert, but has the appropriate flavor.

[rookie_l_a (Steve Ruch)]

@denny

@Silver_Is_Money

Demerara sugar often works well in British Ales.  Albeit that it is not an ‘invert’ sugar.

Not invert, but has the appropriate flavor.

Good to know.

[profitt_chartermi.net (Kevin)]

@denny

@Silver_Is_Money

Demerara sugar often works well in British Ales.  Albeit that it is not an ‘invert’ sugar.

Not invert, but has the appropriate flavor.

When I make invert sugar I often use Demerara.

[majorvices]

Making your own is super easy.

[hopfenundmalz]

Lyle’s Golden Syrup can be found in the baking sections of some stores. If you have a British expat community it might be in the British section.

Golden Syrup is partially inverted. It does have a nice flavor. It is closest to Invert #1.

What does the recipe call for? 1,2, or 3.

[pascoejeff_gmail.com (Jefferson Coastal)]

It calls for Invert #1

I’m thinking LIGHT Belgian rock Candi would also do the trick

[BrewBama (Dwain)]

Can you get Belgian rock in short order?

If you’re not going to make invert the Demerara would be closer than Belgian rock …and a lot easier to get (Walmart).

[denny]

It calls for Invert #1

I’m thinking LIGHT Belgian rock Candi would also do the trick

Nope, not even in the ballpark.

[hopfenundmalz]

Get Demerara, Turbinado, or Sugar in the Raw. Those are all very similar if not the same.

Invert sugar #1 would start with one of those, resolved into a little water and a pinch of acid, brought to 240 F, held at 240F for 20 minutes. This will give a golden colored syrup, with a rich flavor. #2 and #3 are cooked longer to develope more flavor and color.

Invert Syrups: Making Your Own Simple Sugars for Complex Beers

[jrdunne (Joe Sr.)]

@hopfenundmalz

Lyle’s Golden Syrup can be found in the baking sections of some stores. If you have a British expat community it might be in the British section.

Golden Syrup is partially inverted. It does have a nice flavor. It is closest to Invert #1.

What does the recipe call for? 1,2, or 3.

I’ve used Lyles several times and don’t care for it. Maybe it’s my recipe? I should do a split batch with different sugars to confirm, but definitely have not cared for the ones with Lyles.

[majorvices]

@hopfenundmalz

Get Demerara, Turbinado, or Sugar in the Raw. Those are all very similar if not the same.

Invert sugar #1 would start with one of those, resolved into a little water and a pinch of acid, brought to 240 F, held at 240F for 20 minutes. This will give a golden colored syrup, with a rich flavor. #2 and #3 are cooked longer to develope more flavor and color.

Invert Syrups: Making Your Own Simple Sugars for Complex Beers - American Homebrewers Association

+1 – and super easy to make. Dejavu 

[BrewBama (Dwain)]

@hopfenundmalz

Lyle’s Golden Syrup can be found in the baking sections of some stores. If you have a British expat community it might be in the British section.

Golden Syrup is partially inverted. It does have a nice flavor. It is closest to Invert #1.

What does the recipe call for? 1,2, or 3.

I’ve used Lyles several times and don’t care for it. Maybe it’s my recipe? I should do a split batch with different sugars to confirm, but definitely have not cared for the ones with Lyles.

I used Lyle’s a while back and recall the same… I didn’t like it.