Lactose - 250g
Lactose – 250g is a milk-derived brewing sugar used to add body, sweetness, and mouthfeel to beers, ciders, stouts, and specialty brewing recipes.
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Lactose – 250g is a versatile brewing ingredient commonly used to increase sweetness, body, and mouthfeel in a wide range of fermented beverages. As a non-fermentable milk sugar, lactose remains in the finished product rather than being fully consumed by yeast during fermentation. As a result, it adds a smooth, creamy character that can enhance both flavour and texture.
Brewers frequently use Lactose
when creating milk stouts, sweet stouts, pastry stouts, dessert-inspired beers, and other specialty recipes. In addition, it can be used in ciders and experimental beverages where additional sweetness and body are desired without significantly increasing alcohol content.
One of the key advantages of Lactose
s its ability to improve mouthfeel. It contributes a fuller body and smoother finish, helping create richer and more satisfying beverages. Therefore, it has become a popular ingredient among both home brewers and craft brewers looking to add complexity and balance to their recipes.
The fine powder dissolves easily during the brewing process and can be added at various stages depending on the recipe. Because lactose is only mildly sweet compared to table sugar, it enhances flavour without becoming overpowering.
Whether you’re crafting a creamy milk stout, a dessert-style beer, or experimenting with unique brewing recipes, Lactose offers a simple way to improve texture, sweetness, and overall drinkability.
Key Features
• Non-fermentable milk sugar
• Adds sweetness and body to beverages
• Improves mouthfeel and texture
• Ideal for milk stouts and pastry stouts
• Easy to dissolve and use
• Suitable for home brewing and craft brewing
How to Use
Brewing Instructions
- Measure the required amount of lactose according to your recipe.
- Add lactose during the boil to ensure complete dissolution.
- Stir thoroughly until fully dissolved.
- Continue the brewing process as normal.
- Ferment and package according to your recipe.
Common Applications
• Milk Stouts
• Sweet Stouts
• Pastry Stouts
• Dessert-Inspired Beers
• Specialty Ales
• Experimental Cider Recipes
Brewer’s Tips
• Add lactose during the final stages of the boil.
• Adjust quantities to suit your desired sweetness level.
• Pair with chocolate, coffee, vanilla, or caramel flavours.
• Record additions for repeatable brewing results.
Usage & Brewing Information
What is Lactose?
Lactose is a naturally occurring sugar derived from milk. Unlike many brewing sugars, brewer’s yeast cannot fully ferment lactose. Consequently, sweetness remains in the finished beverage.
Benefits of Using Lactose
• Adds residual sweetness
• Enhances body and mouthfeel
• Supports creamy texture
• Balances roasted and bitter flavours
• Ideal for modern craft beer styles
Pack Size
Net Weight:
250g
The convenient 250g pack size is suitable for small to medium home brewing batches and specialty recipe development.
