Thank you , Rocky.I don't think it wouild harm the sugar but it would change the ratio of sugar to water (2:1) when some of the water boils off. Not saying that would be a problem and I don't think it is necessary. I like to add the simple syrup when it is about room temperature. Taking it up to a boil would prolong the cool down period.
I'm new but IMO boiling is to dissolve the sugar, water boils at 212 and you would kill anything in it at 145 f. Although I wouldn't expect anything to be in sugar and bottled water, but I could be wrong.But don't you need to boil it to sterilize the sugar and water?
But don't you need to boil it to sterilize the sugar and water?
So when I top up a carboy with water can I just ad the water straight from the tap? (sorry about the hijack)
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