What proportions to use for a corn syrup substitute?
Hello everyone! I’ve only got one AG batch under my belt and for my second AG batch I’m trying a Smithwick’s Clone. The sticky point for me is the “corn syrup”. I can’t seem to find “brewers” corn syrup in a reasonable sized quantity and I read in this forum that I should stay away for typical “grocery store” corn syrup. I’ve also read I could use corn sugar, corn starch, flaked maize or Carapils malt (not too sure about the carapils) as a substitute. My question is what proportion would I use of one of these substitutes for a given amount of brewers corn syrup? In my case (try not to gasp as you read this) I’m need to substitute 2lbs of brewers corn syrup. Here is what I’m trying: 5gal batch 7.5lbs Maris Otter 76% .375lbs Roasted Black Barley 4% 2lbs Corn Syrup (or not!) 20% 1.5oz Fuggles .5 Kent Goldings Irish Ale Yeast I couldn’t really find a solid clone anywhere so I took a few of the better ones I found and blended them together. I figure this should be a good starting point. Any