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Using the nomograph in Palmers book (p.113) and working backwards it is the temp of the beer when you bottle. Example: A line from 4 ounces of corn sugar drawn through 2.5 volumes of co2 goes to 70 degrees. Below the nomograph Palmer says, "To use the nomograph, draw a line from the...

MrNate, I just drop 1 cube in each bottle and then fill the bottle. I have tried several different ways to prime before bottling and using the cubes is by far the most consistant and easiest way for me. I use a Better Bottle with the racking valve for a primary and bottle straight from that, the...

I use the sugar cubes also with good results (198 cubes per box). However, my math says that 1 cube gives around 2.5 volumes of co2 per 12 oz. bottle at about 70 degrees. If I want less carbonation (like for a bitter) I will use one cube in a 16 or22 oz. bottle.