Belgium Candi Sugar - replacement?

[nwvandal]

I was wondering if anyone knew of a lower cost but still functional/flavor replacement for Belgium Candi sugar. I am going to be brewing two 10gal batches and am not looking forward to the price of candi sugar in order to do this. Hopeing for answers for both pale and amber.

Slainte!

[Speyedr]

I've found that the clear doesn't do much in the way of flavor contributions and Corn Sugar is a fine substitute, as is table sugar (a little more flavor than corn sugar). The flavor of the clear is probably overshadowed by the yeast contributions.

The Amber is a little tougher. I have found that the Belgian Candi Syrup is just fantastic in it's flavor contributions, whereas the rocks are only so so. I would even go so far as to say that you could use Corn or Table sugar in place of the Amber rocks. The liquid Candi Syrup on the other hand is so nice that I think you could get away with one package in a 10 gallon batch and if you wanted more simple sugars you could use Corn or Table sugar for the rest. of course, it all depends on what Belgian style you are trying to brew... if any.

Rob

[bub]

I saw a topic a while back on Basic Brewing Radio I think on how to make your own candi sugar... could have been brew crazy, but that would have been QUITE a while ago.
BUB

[JJFlash]

This is where I got my information on making candi sugars at home:
http://www.baking911.com/candy/chart.htm

[Cuda]

I use turbinado sugar and works very well...