Beer Info FAQ

Can you make beer out of molasses?

Can you make beer out of molasses?

4. Molasses. Molasses is a byproduct of the sugar refining process and has been the source of fermentables in beer for quite some time. Just take a look at George Washington's infamous “small beer” recipe, which uses molasses in place of malt altogether.

What is fermentation of molasses?

Molasses Fermentation is a biological process in which sucrose from molasses is converted into cellular energy that eventually produces ethanol and carbon dioxide.