Priming

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maltvault
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Priming

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I normally use party pigs, but now have a beer that needs atleast another month to mellow. I also bottle directly from the secondary, so I throw the cornsugar in the pigs and go. Due to past infections I have cut out about three transfer steps. Anyhow, how much cornsugar per 16 oz. bottle should I use.
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mich
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Some math

Post by mich »

Typically when priming a 5 gallon batch, 3/4 cup of corn sugar is adequate for priming. You can get about 40 16 oz. bottles out of a full 5 gallons. This breaks down to about 1/4 cup for every 13 1/3 bottles, 1 tablespoon for every 3 1/3 bottles, and a little over 1 teaspoon per 16 oz. bottle
maltvault
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Bottling now

Post by maltvault »

I am putting that Cream Stout in the bottles now, thanks for the help. I will use exactly one teaspoon 'cause I belive there is plenty of yeast left. It should be good in about 2-3 weeks, I'll let you know.
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