Carbonation

Bigmooks · 02-02-2012, 02:57 PM

Have brewed multiple batches of brew that come out fizzy and taste too much like carbonation. Wondering if anyone has an ingredient or idea of how to control this. Thanks

**runitis** · 02-02-2012, 03:09 PM

What are you carbing with? Are you using bottles or kegs?

**Piratwolf** · 02-02-2012, 03:16 PM

Sounds like too much X in your priming solution. I've also found that table sugar gives higher carb levels and sometimes a slight flavor.

Bigmooks · 02-02-2012, 03:26 PM

I add priming sugar right before I bottle

**runitis** · 02-02-2012, 03:36 PM

How much priming sugar and what size batch are you making? It sounds like it's overcarbed.

Bigmooks · 02-02-2012, 05:51 PM

I'm making 5 gal brews with 5 oz of priming sugar before bottling

**runitis** · 02-02-2012, 06:56 PM

Try cutting back the priming sugar a little. When I bottled, I would use 3/4 cup
(4oz). As stated in John Palmer's How to Brew.

**Piratwolf** · 02-02-2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmooks

I'm making 5 gal brews with 5 oz of priming sugar before bottling

There's the rub! I remember my extract batches used to come w/ a 5oz packet but tended to be overcarbed. Once I started using software to help me with recipes, I noticed that only the highest-carbed styles use 5oz or more!