Maltodextrin for milkshake ipa

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by chavinparty, Apr 11, 2018.

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  1. chavinparty

    chavinparty Zealot (653) Jan 4, 2015 New Hampshire

    just got maltodextrin instead of lactose by accident at the lhbs. Is that going to do roughly the same thing or should I go back tomorrow?
     
    #1 chavinparty, Apr 11, 2018
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Sort of. What were you hoping for the lactose to do?
     
    #2 VikeMan, Apr 11, 2018
  3. chavinparty

    chavinparty Zealot (653) Jan 4, 2015 New Hampshire

    Just residual sweetness/body I guess.
     
    #3 chavinparty, Apr 11, 2018
  4. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I think lactose is sweeter than typical maltodextrin. But neither is really very sweet. Body-wise, I'd call it a toss-up, though I haven't compared in identical recipes.
     
    #4 VikeMan, Apr 11, 2018
  5. chavinparty

    chavinparty Zealot (653) Jan 4, 2015 New Hampshire

    If the effect is the same I would rather use maltodextrin as it would be vegan and lactose intolerant friendly. Might give it a shot this time.
     
    #5 chavinparty, Apr 12, 2018
  6. drink1121

    drink1121 Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2009 California

    let us know how it turns out!
     
    #6 drink1121, Apr 12, 2018
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