Silentclint
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If I put priming sugar in a keg, instead of using CO2, would it work? If so how much priming sugar should I use for 5 gallons?
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many of us prime with sugar, then seal the lid with a kick of co2. i use 3-4 oz of sugar
Silentclint
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lumpher said:
Does it carbonate withou the use of CO2? Or do I have to buy all the other equipment?
the initial co2 is to seal the keg lid. without it, you can't be sure the lid is sealed. you also use it to drive out the 02, so it doesn't oxygenate. it's not necessary, but it sure does help. and yes, you will need all the other eqpt to use it
What's the advantage to carbing with dextrose if you need CO2 to push the beer out anyway?
it'll carb naturally while aging. then, when ready to drink it, you just need to cool it overnight, instead of cooling it, then carbing it on co2 for 1-2 weeks, then drinking
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lumpher said:
So it sounds like you let it sit for a few weeks to carbonate then you add in the CO2 tank pressure and drink. Thanks for the help.
if you go this rout i recommend making/buying a spunding valve to prevent over pressurization.
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