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[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

So as some of you know I'm working on an old ale recipe. What is your sugar/syrup of choice? I know some people have suggested maple syrup but I think I'd like to save that for a different recipe.

[Deerslyr]

I voted treacle because I think that would be a more traditional ingredient. Molasses can come off a bit strong in flavor for my palate.I know we've talked about maple syrup. What do you have up your sleeve?

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I voted treacle because I think that would be a more traditional ingredient. Molasses can come off a bit strong in flavor for my palate.I know we've talked about maple syrup. What do you have up your sleeve?

It's early yet - I'll make sure to post about it

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Only 4-3 in favor of treacle. Looks like I might be using dark brown sugar. I know treacle is more authentic but it seems like too much of a hassle/cost.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

w00t - found a way to get some treacle sort of locally

[Yeasty Boy]

Have you done this yet? One thing to think about: brown sugar just means molasses and a bunch of table sugar. If you're planning on adding a bunch of table sugar and a bit of molasses, then brown sugar is much easier, but don't think it's anything else. If you aren't interested in the simple-sugar aspect (i.e., higher attenuation) just add about 10% of the molasses you were planning. In a number of bigger English ales I've been using Demerara, which is basically like Turbinado, and I really like the subtle and mellow toffee-candy thing it gives.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Have you done this yet? One thing to think about: brown sugar just means molasses and a bunch of table sugar. If you're planning on adding a bunch of table sugar and a bit of molasses, then brown sugar is much easier, but don't think it's anything else. If you aren't interested in the simple-sugar aspect (i.e., higher attenuation) just add about 10% of the molasses you were planning. In a number of bigger English ales I've been using Demerara, which is basically like Turbinado, and I really like the subtle and mellow toffee-candy thing it gives.

haven't made it yet - I wasn't planning on adding any sugar now that I'm using treacle.

[MtnBrewer]

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[Genesee Ted]

I didn't vote on the poll but I like jaggery a whole lot. It has this depth of flavor that brown sugar or molasses can't touch.