Maltmaster Dextrose Priming Sugar
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Maltmaster's 1kg Dextrose Sugar is a clean, highly fermentable simple sugar widely used by homebrewers for priming bottled beer, adding carbonation without influencing flavour. It dissolves easily and ferments out completely, making it a reliable and neutral choice for conditioning a wide variety of beer styles. Overall it is a straightforward, good-value product that consistently delivers predictable carbonation results.
Key Features & Specs
| Weight | 1 kg resealable bag, suitable for multiple priming batches or a single standard homebrew batch |
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| Sugar Type | Pure dextrose (glucose monohydrate) derived from corn, free from additives or anti-caking agents |
| Fermentability | 100% fermentable by brewing yeast, leaves no residual sweetness or off-flavours in finished beer |
| Appearance | Fine white powder that dissolves quickly in warm water, ideal for preparing a priming solution |
| Typical Usage | Approximately 7–8 g per litre of beer for standard carbonation levels; easily scaled for smaller or larger batches |
| Compatibility | Suitable for priming ales, lagers, stouts, and ciders; also usable as a fermentable adjunct in recipes |
| Value | Competitively priced per kilogram, offering good economy compared to single-use sachets or retail table sugar alternatives |
Best for: Homebrewers of all experience levels who want a reliable, flavour-neutral priming sugar to achieve consistent bottle carbonation across a wide range of beer and cider styles.