How Does Lactose Affect Hydro Reading?

[hanzie]

Hi

I just added 100g of lactose to a fresh wort kit and was wondering if ti will afect my reading. I put it in after OG reading.

Hanzie

 

[Adamt]

It will change, probably by a bee's dick, no more.

Doubt you'd read the difference on your hydrometer.

 

[PostModern]

What is the aim in adding the lactose to the beer?

 

[Darren]

May not be noticable prior to ferment but will probably alter your final reading though (reading high)

cheers

Darren

 

[hanzie]

Hi postmodern

I am just experementing with lactose. I like a bit of a sweet taste in my beer. My local HBS to pu the whole 500g pack in a milk stout so I thought I will just put a bit in the amber I am brewing.

hanzie