Pb first time user

[labrewski]

Hi all read all the bits on how to use my pb
But I'm worried about carbonation I have 10 8gr bulbs
Would i be better off to use sugar or the bulbs

 

[Rodcx500z]

Hi Labrewski, i have never used gas, i prime 23L with 60 to 80g of sugar dissolved i do have a soda stream cylinder but have never had to use it, i think it depends how much you draw off in a sitting

 

[labrewski]

I normally use 2.5 to 3 g per 500ml in bottling so should I multiply buy 40 say for 20 l batch

 

[Buffers brewery]

I agree with @Rodcx500z . I prime my PBs with sugar solution and use gas purely for dispensing as needed.

 

[labrewski]

You need the gas to push it out??
I only read about leaks and maintenance
Looks like I have more to go

 

[Buffers brewery]

I prime 5 gallons with 3 ozs (85 grms) of white granulated sugar in 8 fluid ounces of water, brought to the boil then cooled.

 

[Rodcx500z]

You will be surprised how much co2 80g of sugar generates

 

[Buffers brewery]

Once primed, after a couple of weeks at room temperature (18-20C) your beer should be carbonated and PB pressurised to allow dispensing. As you drink more beer the pressure in the barrel will drop. At some point you might find the flow is very slow. If you continue to pour you might reduce the barrel pressure to the point that air is drawn into the barrel which can spoil your beer. So before you get to that point pressurise the barrel with one of your bulbs.

 

[Rodcx500z]

As you can see this on is on it’s last legs, I have used no gas yet

and won’t when the pressure goes Iwill loosen the cap and finish that way

 

[labrewski]

All done sanitize lube not over tight seals hope it works out 80 g sugar for 21.5 litre away we go sample on 2 weeks