I have mentioned in other posts that I do use corn syrup in my fruit wines when backsweetening. I use a bottle per 5 gallon of wine and then switch to regular sugar for any additional sweetening that would be needed. I have found not ill effects or any off tastes in my wines.
Does anyone think it would add to the mouth feel?
Julie - which specific brand(s) do you use? Do you use it 1:1 with cane sugar, or a different ratio?
I wouldn't think so once it's all dissolved, but I've never tried it.
I use Karo but I have used Walmart's brand and haven't notice a difference. I take some wine warm it up add the bottle of corn syrup, still until dissolved, add it to the wine. I take a taste and if not sweet enough for that particular wine I take out some more wine and use regular sugar to backsweeten to the level I want. I have never used more that a bottle of corn syrup to a 5 or 6 gallon batch. The mouth feel is awesome. And like I said before I notice no off tastes in my wine.
Julie,
What is the size bottle that you use with 5 gal??? Also, have you used that with Strawberry? I need something to sweeten 5 gal of strawberry.
Poormanfarm if you are also lacking flavor try Torani Syrups, flavor plus sugar.
Not sure where you live but Wal-Mart here in NC carries some in their stores. Or you can order on line.
Look for extracts too that are natural and not artificial. I found them at Olive Nation on line.
750ml and yes it will work with your strawberry.
Hi Julie, You say you might add a bottle (750 ccs) of karo to 5 gallons of wine. If the wine is at 990, what is the SG after it has been mixed in?
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