Priming sugar

[dagovenor]

Hi guys, a quick question for yall, a mate of mine has just kegged his first brew but hasnt boiled his priming sugar, apart from the obvious case of infections is there anything else he should worry about? And will its still carb the same? thanks

 

[jonnymorris]

Should be fine. The yeast will seek it out and as for infections, I don't boil mine and have never had an issue.

 

[Baz Chaz]

I just dissolve my sugar in boiling water for batch priming, but prior to this when bottle priming just added sugar direct to bottle, never had any problems :thumb:

 

[dagovenor]

Thanks guys

 

[guyb]

I've done both, not had an issue with either, although as a rule if I am priming I boil the sugar in a little water.

 

[rpt]

Since sugar is a preservative it ought to keep bacteria at bay.