reverendj1 said:I usually do three gallons. Just kidding. You just need 1 cup, enough that the sugar can dissolve.
i would say this is pretty insignificant.I suppose I need to change my procedure then huh. Wonder if the 2 cups diluted it too much. I haven't had a problem but I just want to have the right amounts for the beer.
progmac said:i would say this is pretty insignificant.
are you trying to address a specific problem?
While that sounds like a little on the thin side people have to remember getting the sugar dissolved is not the ONLY function to worry about. Too thin and you have a syrup that won't pour as well and you will leave some in the pan. You also want it to readily distribute throughout the beer. If you check the gravity of the solution you probably aren't really watering down your beer with that amount either.2 cups/ five gallons is the standard amount used. I'm sure there's plenty of folks who use less....But the reference amount in just about every book/website is 2 cups.
reverendj1 said:After all your responses, I decided to change my ways and start doing 2 cups again. It makes sense that it would help it mix better. Not that I had any problems with 1 cup, but it's always better to err on the side of caution with homebrew.
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