Dextrose Sugar – Dextrose Monohydrate Brewing & Fermentation Sugar
Dextrose Sugar, also known as Dextrose Monohydrate or glucose, is a highly fermentable sugar widely used in beer brewing, spirit washes, bottle priming and fermentation.
Dextrose provides yeast with a readily fermentable source of sugar and ferments with a clean, neutral character, making it an excellent choice when you want to increase fermentable sugars without adding significant flavour.
Use it for beer brewing, spirit and sugar washes, bottle priming, brewing enhancers and other fermentation applications.
Available in sizes from 500g through to 25kg.
Why You'll Love It
- Highly fermentable dextrose sugar
- Also known as Dextrose Monohydrate
- Clean, neutral fermentation character
- Ideal for beer brewing
- Excellent for spirit and sugar washes
- Suitable for bottle priming
- Can be used in brewing enhancer blends
- Easy to dissolve
- Multiple pack sizes available
- 25kg bulk sacks available for local pickup
What is Dextrose Monohydrate?
Dextrose Monohydrate is a form of glucose and is commonly sold as dextrose sugar or brewing sugar.
In brewing and fermentation, dextrose is valued because brewing yeast can readily ferment glucose. This makes it useful when additional fermentable sugar is required without introducing the stronger flavour contribution associated with ingredients such as malt extract.
Dextrose Sugar for Brewing
Dextrose is one of the most versatile sugars used in home brewing.
It can be used to:
- Increase fermentable sugars in beer
- Increase potential alcohol without adding significant malt character
- Supplement malt extract recipes
- Create brewing enhancer blends
- Prime bottles and kegs for natural carbonation
- Produce sugar washes for distilling
Because dextrose is readily fermented by brewing yeast, most of the sugar is converted during fermentation rather than contributing significant residual sweetness.
Dextrose for Spirit & Sugar Washes
Dextrose is particularly useful for spirit washes and neutral sugar fermentations where a clean source of fermentable sugar is desirable.
It can be used with suitable distilling yeast or turbo yeast according to the yeast manufacturer's recommended sugar quantity and fermentation instructions.
For larger washes, our 4kg, 6kg and 8kg packs provide convenient quantities without needing multiple smaller bags.
Dextrose for Bottle Priming
Dextrose can also be used as a priming sugar for beer.
A measured amount of dextrose added before bottling provides fermentable sugar for the remaining yeast, producing carbon dioxide and naturally carbonating the beer inside the sealed bottle.
The amount required depends on the beer volume, temperature and desired carbonation level, so use a priming calculator to determine the appropriate amount for your beer.
Dextrose vs Normal Sugar
Both dextrose and ordinary table sugar can be fermented by brewing yeast, but they are different sugars.
Dextrose is glucose, while ordinary table sugar is primarily sucrose.
Dextrose is widely used as a brewing and fermentation sugar for beer, spirit washes and bottle conditioning because it is readily fermentable and contributes little flavour of its own.
Features
- Dextrose Monohydrate
- Highly fermentable sugar
- Clean fermentation character
- Suitable for beer brewing
- Ideal for spirit and sugar washes
- Suitable for bottle priming
- Dissolves readily in water
- Multiple sizes for different batch requirements
- Bulk 25kg option available
Specifications
Product: Dextrose Sugar
Type: Dextrose Monohydrate
Also Known As: Glucose / Brewing Sugar
Uses: Brewing, fermentation, spirit washes & bottle priming
Available Sizes: 500g, 1kg, 2.4kg, 4kg, 6kg, 8kg & 25kg
25kg Sack: Pickup Only
Fermentability: Highly fermentable by standard brewing yeast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dextrose sugar?
Dextrose is a simple sugar also known as glucose. It is commonly used as a fermentable sugar in beer brewing, spirit washes and other fermentation applications.
What is Dextrose Monohydrate?
Dextrose Monohydrate is a form of glucose commonly sold as dextrose sugar or brewing sugar. It is readily fermentable by brewing yeast and is widely used in brewing and fermentation.
Is Dextrose Monohydrate sugar?
Yes. Dextrose Monohydrate is a sugar and a form of glucose.
Is dextrose fermentable?
Yes. Dextrose is readily fermented by standard brewing yeast, making it suitable for beer brewing, sugar washes and bottle conditioning.
Is dextrose the same as brewing sugar?
Dextrose is commonly sold and referred to as brewing sugar because of its clean fermentation characteristics and high fermentability.
Can I use dextrose for beer?
Yes. Dextrose can be used as an additional fermentable sugar in beer recipes and can also be used for bottle priming and natural carbonation.
Can I use dextrose for spirit washes?
Yes. Dextrose can be used as the fermentable sugar source for spirit and neutral sugar washes with a suitable yeast.
How much dextrose should I use for bottle priming?
The correct quantity depends on the volume and temperature of your beer and the desired carbonation level. Use a brewing priming calculator to determine the appropriate amount for your batch.
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Buy Dextrose Sugar / Dextrose Monohydrate from Border Brewing Supplies in sizes to suit everything from bottle conditioning through to larger spirit washes.
- Sizes from 500g to 25kg
- Australia-wide shipping on eligible sizes
- Bulk 25kg sacks available for pickup
- Click & Collect available
- Local service for Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and Northern NSW
- Specialist brewing and distilling supplies and advice
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