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Copyright www.petespintpot.co.uk 2008. First published 17 October 2008, last updated 1 September 2010.
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“DIABETIC” BEER & WINE RECIPES
I really dislike terms like “diabetic beer” & “diabetic wines” & I’m sure that many diabetes sufferers will hate them even more than me, perhaps “diabetic friendly” would be more apt, but there again, some may find that condescending/patronising or politically too correct. Hopefully, dear reader, you will find that on this page at least, I’m not deliberately trying to offend anyone.
Right, after my pathetic grovelling, “diabetic” drinks should not be weak-tasting or bland like most normal pub drinks, why impose more hardships on to the poor diabetes sufferers? Remember the days when the tasteless “Kaliber” was advertised by that tasteless Scotsman? I’d rather drink “Bud”. Drinking should be enjoyable & so the following recipes are designed to help make it a pleasure for diabetes sufferers.
Here are a few typical recipes for “diabetic” beer, I hope this is the correct terminology, please contact me if it is wrong. The estimated “Carbohydrates per 500ml glass” assumes a yeast of around 76% efficiency, & will be slightly lower if a higher efficiency yeast is used. The “Calories per 500ml glass” includes the carbohydrates, 1g carbs ≈ 3.75 cals.
All recipes are for an initial volume of 23 litres unless otherwise stated.
The gravity calculations exclude the priming sugar & so the “effective” OG may be a degree or two higher than this.
The “priming sugars” given in the recipes may seem odd/difficult quantities but are based on level 5ml tsp measures per litre where:-
3.16g = 1 level 5ml tsp, 4.74g = 1½ level 5ml tsp & 6.3g = 2 level 5ml tsp. Priming sugar adds the carbonation or fizz to our brews.
The bitterness calculation assumes a 20% hop extract efficiency & that any sugars are added after the boil.
It is a good idea to check all recipes with a calculator. The YoBrew recipe calculator was used for these recipes & the “Extract calc.” page has an option for boiling the hops on their own, saving time & money. When version 1.4 is released in the near future the calories/”carbs” calculations will be included.
Here are a few typical “diabetic” wine recipes. All are for an initial volume of 4.7 litres, thus allowing 200ml for losses/spillage & leaving a final volume of 4.5 litres (6 x 750ml bottles). Keep the O. G. below 1070 to limit the calories. These recipes are for dry wines, for sweeter wines use saccharin or some similar artificial sweetener, DO NOT use sugar, apart from the obvious reasons it could prove explosive if secondary fermentation occurs in the bottles.
Again it is a good idea to check all recipes with a calculator. The YoBrew recipe calculator was used for these recipes. When version 1.4 is released in the near future calories/”carbs” calculations will be included.
“DIABETIC” CIDER & MEAD RECIPES
Un-sweetened, fairly low alcohol ciders are fairly low in calories & carbohydrates. A 500ml glass of “Easy Cider” will contain about 3.5g carbs & 130 calories in total. A similar glass of “Pete’s Industrial Cider” will contain about 5.3g carbs & 240 calories in total. So, as usual, it is best to drink sensibly. At the expense of further tedious repetition, check all recipes with a calculator.
Meads will be a problem to the diabetes sufferer as honey contains unfermented sugars. 500g of honey in 4.5 litres will provide about 0.8g carbs in a 125ml glass, this will be increased if any fruits or juices are added (1 litre of apple juice will another 0.3g of carbs). Meads are therefore not recommended but, if you do wish to try them, keep the honey below 500g per 4.5 litres & the O. G. below 1070. If any fruits/juices are to be used, use strong-tasting ones & add them late in the fermentation stage (S.G. around 1000-1010 say - not critical), This will reduce the amounts of flavours & aromas lost & we will need them to prevent a too bland tasting mead. Ferment to dry &, if required, sweeten with saccharin or some similar artificial sweetener, DO NOT use sugar as this will add more calories/carbs & can start a dangerous secondary fermentation in the bottles.
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GRAPPLEFRUIT | |||
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White grape juice (15.9g sugar/100ml) Apple juice (11g) Tinned fruit salad (7.2g sugar) Sugar Pectic enzyme Bentonite Yeast nutrient Yeast. |
2000ml 1000ml 410g 400g 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp |
Calculations (4.7 litres original vol.):- O.G. F.G. Alc. % Final acidity % Tannin % Calories per 125ml glass Carbohydrates per 125ml glass |
1068 995 9.8 0.64 0.02 74g 1.2g |
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APPLE & GRAPE | |||
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Basically a simple variation of the above recipe that ha slightly different final characteristics. Up to three florets of elderflowers can be added to this wine but smell them first as this will affect the aroma. | |||
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Apple juice (11g sugar/100ml) White grape juice (15.9g) Sugar Pectic enzyme Bentonite Yeast nutrient Yeast. |
2000ml 1000ml 450g 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp |
Calculations (4.7 litres original vol.):- O.G. F.G. Alc. % Final acidity % Tannin % Calories per 125ml glass Carbohydrates per 125ml glass |
1068 995 9.8 0.6 0.01 75g 1g |
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WHITE GRAPPLE | |||
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White grape juice (15.9g sugar/100ml) Apple juice (11g) Sugar Pectic enzyme Bentonite Yeast nutrient Yeast. |
2000ml 1000ml 450g 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp |
Calculations (4.7 litres original vol.):- O.G. F.G. Alc. % Final acidity % Tannin % Calories per 125ml glass Carbohydrates per 125ml glass |
1070 994 9.7 0.6 0.01 76g 1.1g |
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RED | |||
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Red grape juice (15.9g sugar/100ml) Sugar Pectic enzyme Bentonite Yeast nutrient Yeast. |
3000ml 400g 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp |
Calculations (4.7 litres original vol.):- O.G. F.G. Alc. % Final acidity % Tannin % Calories per 125ml glass Carbohydrates per 125ml glass |
1069 994 10 0.61 0.13 76g 1.2g |
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Red grape juice (15.9g sugar/100ml) Apple juice (11g) Sugar Pectic enzyme Bentonite Yeast nutrient Yeast. |
2000ml 1000ml 450g 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp |
Calculations (4.7 litres original vol.):- O.G. F.G. Alc. % Final acidity % Tannin % Calories per 125ml glass Carbohydrates per 125ml glass |
1070 994 10 0.6 0.09 76g 1.1g |
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Tropicano or similar could replace the “Five Alive”. | |||
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Apple juice (11g sugar/100ml) “Five Alive” (10g) Sugar Pectic enzyme Bentonite Yeast nutrient Yeast. |
2000ml 1000ml 550g 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp |
Calculations (4.7 litres original vol.):- O.G. F.G. Alc. % Final acidity % Tannin % Calories per 125ml glass Carbohydrates per 125ml glass |
1069 994 10 0.55 0.01 76g 0.9g |
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Red grape juice will produce a darker colour. | |||
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White or red grape juice (15.9g sugar/100ml) Apple juice (11g) Cranberry & Raspberry juice (12.6g) Sugar Pectic enzyme Bentonite Yeast nutrient Yeast. |
1000ml 1000ml 1000ml 450g 1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp |
Calculations (4.7 litres original vol.):- O.G. F.G. Alc. % Final acidity % Tannin % Calories per 125ml glass Carbohydrates per 125ml glass |
1067 995 9.7 0.65 0.05 74g 1g |
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LIGHT ALE | |||
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Malt extract light Sugar Priming sugar g/litre Fuggles hops (4.5%) Ale yeast |
1800g 220g 3.16 67g |
O.G. (Excluding primer) F.G. Alc. % (Including primer) Bitterness EBU Colour EBC Calories per 500ml glass Carbohydrates per 500ml glass Suggested drinking temp. °C |
Calc. 1028 1005 3.2 26 8 101g 3.2g 10-13 |
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LAGER | |||
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Malt extract light/extra light Sugar Priming sugar g/litre Hallertau hops (2.5%) Lager yeast |
1800g 400g 6.3 110g |
O.G. (Excluding primer) F.G. Alc. % (Including primer) Bitterness EBU Colour EBC Calories per 500ml glass Carbohydrates per 500ml glass Suggested drinking temp. °C |
Calc. 1031 1004 3.9 24 8 / 4 119g 3.2g 8-10 |
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MILD ALE | |||
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Malt extract light Crushed Crystal Black malt Sugar (brown or white or mixed) Priming sugar g/litre Fuggles hops (4.5%) Ale yeast |
1500g 250g 125g 250g 4.74 55g |
O.G. (Excluding primer) F.G. Alc. % (Including primer) Bitterness EBU Colour EBC Calories per 500ml glass Carbohydrates per 500ml glass Suggested drinking temp. °C |
Calc. 1029 1004 3.5 22 64 110g 3.4g 10-13 |
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STOUT | |||
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This is a sweet stout but omitting the saccharin tablets will produce a dry drink. | |||
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Malt extract light Black malt Chocolate malt Sugar (brown or white or mixed) Priming sugar g/litre Goldings hops (5.3%) Saccharin tablets (add after fermentation) Ale yeast |
1500g 125g 130g 330g 4.74 55g 5 |
O.G. (Excluding primer) F.G. Alc. % (Including primer) Bitterness EBU Colour EBC Calories per 500ml glass Carbohydrates per 500ml glass Suggested drinking temp. °C |
Calc. 1028 1004 3.4 41 100 106g 3.1g 10-13 |
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BROWN ALE | |||
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Brown ale is fundamentally a bottled mild ale. | |||
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Malt extract light Crushed Crystal Roast barley Sugar Priming sugar g/litre Fuggles hops (4.5%) Challenger hops (7.5%) Ale yeast |
1500g 240g 70g 60g 4.74 30g 20g
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O.G. (Excluding primer) F.G. Alc. % (Including primer) Bitterness EBU Colour EBC Calories per 500ml glass Carbohydrates per 500ml glass Suggested drinking temp. °C |
Calc. 1025 1005 28 30 42 91g 3.2g 10-13 |
