{"product_id":"belgian-candi-sugar","title":"Belgian Candi Sugar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Belgian Character • Dry Strength Without Heaviness • Caramel Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelgian Candi Sugar is the traditional brewing sugar of Belgium's great abbey ales, prized for raising alcohol while keeping even the strongest beers light, dry, and dangerously drinkable. Fully fermentable, it lets tripels and quads reach 9% and beyond without turning syrupy — and in its darker forms it layers in rich caramel and dark fruit character no malt quite duplicates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 36 PPG and 1 °Lovibond, Belgian Candi Sugar contributes solid fermentable gravity with minimal color of its own, letting the rest of the recipe set the beer's hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDries the finish while boosting ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature Belgian lightness of body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel and toffee notes (dark versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHints of dark fruit and burnt sugar when dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets abbey yeast esters shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmaller additions simply lighten and strengthen the beer; larger additions are what give Belgian strong ales their hallmark digestibility — big alcohol carried on a slim, dry body that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelgian Candi Sugar is a staple ingredient in many classic Belgian styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Tripel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Dubbel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Quadrupel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Golden Strong Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Dark Strong Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also useful in any high-gravity recipe where you want more strength without more body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelgian Candi Sugar is typically used at 0.5–2 lbs per 5 gallons, or about 5–20% of total fermentables. The low end dries and lifts a blonde or saison; the high end powers tripels and quads to full strength while keeping them light on the palate. Add it late in the boil, or in the fermenter once primary activity slows for very big beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with an expressive abbey yeast strain — the drier body it creates is what lets those spicy, fruity esters take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 1 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Dries the finish, Belgian character, caramel (dark versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 0.5–2 lbs per 5 gallons (5–20% of fermentables)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Tripels, dubbels, quads, golden strong ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're brewing a luminous tripel, a brooding quad, or a crisp Belgian blonde, Belgian Candi Sugar provides the authentic fermentable backbone behind Belgium's most celebrated ales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930632675526,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/belgian-candi-sugar.png?v=1781145640","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/belgian-candi-sugar","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}