Dextrose Brewing Sugar

Dextrose Brewing Sugar

Dextrose Brewing Sugar (also known as Dextrose Powder or Corn Sugar) is a clean, 100% fermentable sugar commonly used in homebrewing. It’s ideal for boosting alcohol content during fermentation or for priming bottles before carbonation. Dextrose dissolves more easily than table sugar and won’t add any unwanted flavours to your brew.

Pure Dextrose: 

A brewing classic — flavourless, highly fermentable, and easy to work with. Great for extract brewers looking to increase ABV cleanly or carbonate their beer naturally at bottling time.

Premium Dextrose Blends

Designed for use as a primary fermentable in place of 1KG pure dextrose power.

Developed in-house by Home Brew Republic, our Premium Dextrose Blends combine dextrose and maltodextrin powder (brew body) in ideal ratios to enhance body, mouthfeel, and head retention — without affecting flavour or adding sweetness.

Available in three tailored profiles:

• Light – Perfect for light-bodied brews like lagers, pilsners, golden ales, or session ales.

• Balanced – The all-rounder for styles like pale ales, saisons, amber ales, or IPAs.

• Full – For stouts, hazy IPAs, or any brew where you want a full, bold mouthfeel.

When To Use Dextrose Brewing Sugar:

Use dextrose as the primary fermentable when brewing beer, wine, or cider from extract kits. It’s clean, fully fermentable, and won’t add unwanted flavours — making it ideal for base fermentation.

Dextrose is the classic go-to for kit brewing, and the best option for brewers looking for a cost-effective, reliable fermentable. Whether you’re boosting ABV or getting your brew ready for bottling, it’s a staple ingredient that delivers clean results every time.

When to use Dextrose Brewing Sugar:

• As a Primary Fermentable
  Most beer or cider brewing kits require an extra fermentable to get things bubbling. 1kg of dextrose brewing sugar is often the go-to option, offering a simple, clean way to kickstart fermentation.
• As an Additional Fermentable
  Looking for a stronger brew? Add dextrose alongside other fermentables like liquid malt extract (LME) or maltose brewing sugar. This boosts the alcohol content without affecting the body or flavor, giving you more punch without compromise.
• As a Priming Sugar for Bottling
  Ready to bottle your brew? Add dextrose to your bottling bucket or straight into bottles to aid carbonation. It ferments cleanly, giving your beer or cider that satisfying, natural fizz.

When use Premium Dextrose Blends:

If you’re using dextrose as your primary fermentable but want to improve body, mouthfeel, or head retention, our Premium Dextrose Blends are the perfect upgrade.

These custom blends combine dextrose and maltodextrin in optimal ratios to match your brewing style — whether you prefer a light, balanced, or full-bodied finish. Ideal for extract kit brewers looking for more control over the final texture of their beer.

Note: We do not suggest using Premium Dextrose Blends for bottle priming – use pure dextrose.

For Best Results:

If you’re brewing a stout, porter, or malt-forward style, you’d want to avoid dextrose as the main fermentable since those beers thrive on rich malt flavors. But for dry, light, crisp, or hop-forward brews, dextrose is the a go-to-option.