U uncleinan Active Member Joined May 9, 2012 Messages 62 Reaction score 1 Jun 1, 2014 #1 Hi there, I have not brewed a Cerveza before and could do with some guidance on how much sugar to use. Would 2 carb drops per 500ml bottle be too much? If I batched primed my 40 pints how much should I use? Thanks
Hi there, I have not brewed a Cerveza before and could do with some guidance on how much sugar to use. Would 2 carb drops per 500ml bottle be too much? If I batched primed my 40 pints how much should I use? Thanks
JamesMcS Regular. Joined Mar 25, 2014 Messages 222 Reaction score 15 Jun 1, 2014 #2 I've just batch primed 40 pints of wheat beer with 200g of sugar, after 10 days it's getting close to lager fizzy, if that's any help
I've just batch primed 40 pints of wheat beer with 200g of sugar, after 10 days it's getting close to lager fizzy, if that's any help
R Rivvo Regular. Joined Oct 25, 2013 Messages 310 Reaction score 10 Jun 1, 2014 #3 Try using this http://www.brewersfriend.com/beer-priming-calculator/ Ps, James I think you may have underprimed slightly, mind you it depends on personal taste.
Try using this http://www.brewersfriend.com/beer-priming-calculator/ Ps, James I think you may have underprimed slightly, mind you it depends on personal taste.
JamesMcS Regular. Joined Mar 25, 2014 Messages 222 Reaction score 15 Jun 1, 2014 #4 That's a relief rivvo - I was a bit worried about exploding bottles. I also did a milestone green man and primed with 180g, hope that doesn't turn out too flat... That brewers friend website is very handy!
That's a relief rivvo - I was a bit worried about exploding bottles. I also did a milestone green man and primed with 180g, hope that doesn't turn out too flat... That brewers friend website is very handy!
U uncleinan Active Member Joined May 9, 2012 Messages 62 Reaction score 1 Jun 3, 2014 #5 Thanks for the replies. I have gone for 2 carb drops a bottle. Hopefully I should get a decent fizz.