# Using Maple Syrup

**URL:** <https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616>\
**Category:** Beer Recipes\
**Created:** [February 29, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616 "2020-02-29T17:30:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![rlongaker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@rlongaker](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/rlongaker)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616/1 "2020-02-29T17:30:15Z")

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I have some genuine maple syrup I would like to incorporate in to one of my stout or porter recipes and was wondering if anyone has experience using maple syrup in their beers.

I typically brew all grain and am looking for ideas on when or how to use it and how did your beer taste when you used it.

Thank you.

Rob L

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**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616/2 "2020-02-29T17:35:56Z")

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I’ve tried several times and found the flavor ferments out.

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**Author:** ![goschman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@goschman](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/goschman)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616/3 "2020-02-29T21:50:40Z")

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I’ve had some crazy maple syrup beers from weldwerks in Colorado. My guess is you just have to use a ton. They go big with flavors and adjuncts. Not sure if they would respond but you could try reaching out to them.

Delicious and the syrup comes through well  
[https://themayorofoldtown.com/beers/breakfast-for-3-w-mikerphone-great-notion/](https://themayorofoldtown.com/beers/breakfast-for-3-w-mikerphone-great-notion/)

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**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616/4 "2020-02-29T22:02:22Z")

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> I’ve had some crazy maple syrup beers from weldwerks in Colorado. My guess is you just have to use a ton. They go big with flavors and adjuncts. Not sure if they would respond but you could try reaching out to them.

Maybe they use extract or fenugreek.&nbsp; I’ve had maple beers made with both rather than syrup.

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**Author:** ![goschman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@goschman](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/goschman)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616/5 "2020-02-29T22:24:44Z")

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According to everything I’ve read including the can it’s maple syrup

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**Author:** ![jeffy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/jeffy/32/12842_2.png) [@jeffy](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/jeffy)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616/6 "2020-02-29T23:47:15Z")

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Almost all of the maple beers I have judged in competitions were overcarbonated and lacking in maple flavor.&nbsp; This does not mean that a good maple beer cannot be made, but it does mean that most of those sugars and flavors from maple tend to be consumed by the yeast.&nbsp; You would have to be careful to kill the yeast and dose the maple syrup at packaging.

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**Author:** ![mdyer909](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7cd45c/32.png) [@mdyer909](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/mdyer909)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/using-maple-syrup/29616/7 "2020-03-01T23:15:52Z")

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I occasionally tap the maple trees around my place and use the unevaporated sap as brew water.&nbsp; I’ve only made porter type ales this way,&nbsp; but it’s fun and they’ve all been drinkable.&nbsp; No noticeable maple flavor at all.&nbsp; I’m convinced that they are healthy though!