Booster
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Use Booster™ to add alcohol and body to any recipe without the dry, cidery taste that comes from using sugar. Each pouch of Booster™ adds about 0.65% ABV per batch.
Booster™ is made from corn syrup solids and is ideally suited for use as a brewing adjunct. It provides a full and balanced range of both fermentable and unfermentable sugars that are designed to mimic the carbohydrate profile of all-malt wort, consisting of 8% glucose, 56% maltose, 16% maltotriose, and 20% dextrins.
$1.95
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SKU
40-10032-00
Please Note: This new packaging is half the size of our older style Booster packages for added fine tuning of your brews. For any recipe you have that used the old package, you'll need to add 2 of these new packages to match the same sugar content.
Use Booster™ to add alcohol and body to any recipe without the dry, cidery taste that comes from using sugar. Each pouch of Booster™ adds about 0.65% ABV per batch. Booster cannot be used for carbonation.
Booster™ is made from corn syrup solids and is ideally suited for use as a brewing adjunct. It provides a full and balanced range of both fermentable and unfermentable sugars that are designed to mimic the carbohydrate profile of all-malt wort, consisting of 8% glucose, 56% maltose, 16% maltotriose, and 20% dextrins.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NET WEIGHT 6.25 OUNCES (177 GRAMS) per package.
Rated 4 out of
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gr62063 from
hot water or cold? doesnt seem to matter
directions for booster used to call for mixing in cold water, now all the recipes call for adding with the HME into hot water. What's the deal. New size allows for better flexibiity and therefore is good. I have a batch made with 2 of the 12oz boosters because the directions changed and didnt mention the new size, so I'll see how that comes out. Otherwise, booster is ok, I've only noticed it making one batch (Chug a Lugger) seem thick.
Date published: 2017-06-18
Rated 4 out of
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MrHighLife from
Easy to use
I have just added one 6.25 ounce package into a beer mix I have not tried before, so I will not be able to tell the overall effect. However; after reading the reviews, I can say it was not hard to use at all. I added the contents to the 4 quarts of water used for making the wort. It clumped up immediately, but patiently stirred over a period of about ten minutes and the mixture broke apart and eventually dissolved completely.This was before boiling the water and then adding the extract, so I am sure that once the water had reached boiling, the remaining clumps would have dissolved.
Date published: 2018-12-26
Rated 3 out of
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Ohio from
Smaller Size
The new smaller size of booster is less convenient than the older, larger, size for me. I now buy twice as many to get the same amount. It is still the same product which I like and use.
Date published: 2017-06-16
Rated 1 out of
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Berny from
what is it?
I got it with no instructions, there is no mention in the directions and I have no idea what to do with it after reading the blog. It would be nice if I put it in the search engine for mr beer and it would tell me what to do with it. Even the page that says more information has NOTHING on it for how to use. I am gonna try to dump it in the wort and see what happens. initially since it is sugar I thought to use it when bottling but i get the impression to use it early. Hope nothing is runied.
Date published: 2018-08-09
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Malashka from
Confusing for a newbee
I've got it "free" with a refill I ordered and was confused what it was at all, booster to boost what? My confidence as a brew maker haha? :D It would be nice to have some at least basic instructions on the site about how to use it. Plus, everyone is mentioning about the "old style", "new style" - what? Now it's even more confusing! I've got 2 Boosters like 2 months ago, I assume they are the "new style" ones? Thanks.
Date published: 2022-01-10
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
Graet product
I bought this additional product and I do not regret any choice, they have all been quality products and the barrel it brings looks very nice, my boyfriend was very happy with his gift
Date published: 2021-01-20
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Kindfish from
A must for every Mr beer refill or recipe
These will improve the ABV of any mr. Beer.
And that's about all that needs to be said!
Date published: 2020-04-13
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Eriebrewer from
Use something else
Takes forever to dissolve and doesnt seem to add body. Use LME or DME instead
Date published: 2023-04-20
Received refill of American standard lager....it has 2 booster packs but unclear instructions Do you add 2 packages or 1 or do you need to use them at all For a 2gal kit
You can use both of them for maximum flavor.
Date published: 2023-07-02
How many brewmax booster packs should I add to a 5 gallon refill
In most cases, 4.
Date published: 2023-01-23
I received the Northwest Pale Ale kit. Bur, there was no BOOSTER in the package. Do I have to have it, or will it still make drnkable beer?
Northwest Pale ale is a "Complete Craft Refill" and does not require Booster.
Cheers!
Date published: 2022-11-28
What is the max amount of boosters you can add to a 2 gallon batch?
2. If you add more than 2, you should increase your yeast pitch.
Cheers!
Date published: 2022-11-07
Can I add 2 packs of Booster to a 2 gallon brew 5 days after I started brewing?
At that point, it is a bit too late to add the Booster. Cheers!
Date published: 2022-09-02
Which is it, .65% or 1.3%? I have the gold package that weighs NET WEIGHT 6.25 OUNCES (177 GRAMS). The package says it adds 1.3%. Your note says the new packaging adds only .65% but shows the same weight. Thanks
Hello, One packet adds .65% and two packets add 1.3%. I hope that helps! Cheers!
Date published: 2022-05-23
I am brewing a gluten free stout. The instructions say to add Maltodextrin at the end of the boil. Can booster be added instead of Maltodextrin? And if so, how much for a 2 gallon batch?
Booster contains a small amount of Maltodextrin but will not replace the maltodextrin in this recipe. Cheers!
Date published: 2022-02-24
Recieved two brewmax boosters with each refill but instruction says use one pack with 2 gal? Do i use one and a half packs with your 3 gal fermentor or just use both packs?
Hello,
We used to package these as one, we have split in into two, in recent years. It's still the same amount, however. In a standard refill, both would be used.
Cheers!
Date published: 2022-01-27