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I got about 7 gallons I'm wanting to prime with DME.

How much should I use?

Or would it be better to force carb it?

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I got about 7 gallons I'm wanting to prime with DME.

How much should I use?

Or would it be better to force carb it?

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What size keg? Headspace matters, when priming a keg.
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What size keg? Headspace matters, when priming a keg.
It'll be in a 1/4 barrel
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