Batch priming a 13 litre brew?

[hong]

Just about to batch prime my 13 litre Youngs barley wine. Been in primary 2 weeks now, & to save the hastle of putting sugar in every bottle, i thought i would batch prime but wasnt sure how much sugar to add. Also, how long do i leave the brew in the 2nd bucket after priming before bottling?

 

[rpt]

You want to bottle straight after priming in the bucket. I batch prime 23L of ale with 100g of sugar. Not sure if that's a suitable rate for barley wine as not sure how fizzy it should be. Also need to scale down for 13L.

 

[hong]

Thanks for the very fast reply rpt. So, maybe use about 40-50g for 13 litres? So, best get some bottles sorted!

 

[WelshPaul]

There's a very useful guide to sugar priming in the link below that gives recommendations based on the beer style that you are brewing:

http://byo.com/resources/carbonation

 

[rpt]

Doesn't mention barley wine though. How fizzy is that traditionally?

 

[graysalchemy]

I would go with 4g per L so 52g.

 

[hong]

Cheers chaps. Is it best to draw some of the brew out then dissolve the sugar in it? Or is it best to use cooled boiled water?

 

[graysalchemy]

Boil up a little water to disolve it then put it in it will cool pretty quick in 13L :thumb:

 

[hong]

Thanks mate :thumb: