Gday Australians! I've kicked off my first Maple Syrup beer today and I'm wondering how many other intrepid folk have tried using this striking ingredient in their brews. It tastes damn good by itself; I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes as a fermentable. The specs are impressive with 80-88% sugar content in the syrup which I believe is mostly made up of monosaccharides like fructose. I've mixed it as 55% maple - 45% barley malt blend and with any luck the maple will stand out like dog's balls. Hops is minimal with one addition for bittering only (around 25 IBU).
I'm keen to hear about any other experiments with Maple Syrup or Sugar...
I'm keen to hear about any other experiments with Maple Syrup or Sugar...