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Are white and brown sugar chemically the same thing? Would one of them be easier for yeast to break down and turn into alcohol?
Are white and brown sugar the same thing?
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In summary, white and brown sugar are chemically similar, but brown sugar is less refined. It may be easier for yeast to break down and ferment due to impurities that can serve as nutrients. However, it is best to consult a brewer for more reliable information. Additionally, C2H5OH made from brown sugar may have a more pleasant taste.
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Brown sugar is just sugar that's less highly refined than the white kind. Brown sugar might be better for fermentation than white, since some of the impurities in it are nutrients which the yeast might like. I'm not sure of this, however...you might want to ask a brewer. I DO think that C2H5OH made from brown sugar would be tastier, though.
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Well I plan to distill it so it will just taste like water that burns on the way down and makes you incredibly charming 
Related to Are white and brown sugar the same thing?
1. Are white and brown sugar made from the same plant?
No, white and brown sugar are not made from the same plant. White sugar, also known as granulated sugar, is typically made from sugarcane or sugar beets. Brown sugar is made by adding molasses to white sugar.
2. What is the difference between white and brown sugar?
The main difference between white and brown sugar is the presence of molasses. White sugar has had all of the molasses removed, while brown sugar still contains some molasses, giving it a slightly darker color and a more caramel-like flavor.
3. Can white sugar be substituted for brown sugar in recipes?
Yes, white sugar can be substituted for brown sugar in most recipes, but keep in mind that the flavor and texture may be slightly different. To substitute white sugar for brown sugar, use 1 cup of white sugar and 1 tablespoon of molasses for every 1 cup of brown sugar called for in the recipe.
4. Is one type of sugar healthier than the other?
Both white and brown sugar contain the same amount of calories and carbohydrates, so there is no significant difference in terms of health. However, brown sugar does contain trace amounts of minerals, such as calcium, potassium, and iron, which are stripped away during the refining process for white sugar.
5. Can brown sugar be turned into white sugar?
No, brown sugar cannot be turned into white sugar. The process of refining white sugar involves removing all of the molasses, which cannot be re-added to brown sugar. However, brown sugar can be made by adding molasses to white sugar, as mentioned before.
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