{"product_id":"brewmaster-blackstrap-molasses","title":"Brewmaster Blackstrap Molasses 1 Lb","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Flavor \u0026amp; Body: \u003c\/strong\u003eImparts deep, earthy notes of burnt caramel and dark fruit—perfect for Stouts, Porters, and Old Ales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Application: \u003c\/strong\u003eStir directly into the kettle during the last 10–15 minutes of the boil to sterilize the syrup and prevent scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Usage Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 4–8 oz per 5-gallon batch (1.5–3 lbs per bbl) to add distinct character without overwhelming your base malts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackstrap molasses is a robust, highly concentrated syrup used in brewing to impart deep, earthy, burnt caramel, and dark fruit flavors to heavier beer styles like stouts, porters, and old ales. Because it contains a high percentage of unfermentable sugars and intense minerals, it adds rich body to the finished beer but can easily overwhelm a recipe with astringency or a metallic bitterness if overused. Brewers typically incorporate it by stirring it directly into the hot wort during the last 10 to 15 minutes of the boil; this safely sterilizes the syrup while preventing it from sinking and scorching on the bottom of the kettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a standard 5-gallon batch, the typical usage rate is between 4 to 8 oz (by weight), which provides a distinct character without dominating the base malts. For large scale commercial batches, the proportional equivalent is roughly 1.5 to 3 lbs per bbl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HOMEBREW CONNECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50584057512153,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1018\/3641\/files\/blackstrap3.png?v=1790880525","url":"https:\/\/homebrewconnection.com\/products\/brewmaster-blackstrap-molasses","provider":"HOMEBREW CONNECTION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}