Priming Sugar Question

ahoffman565 · Feb 20, 2008

I've read in many places that 3/4 cup of priming sugar is sufficient for a 5-gallon batch of beer. Why, then, is priming sugar sold in 5 oz. packages? Isn't 3/4 cup technically 6 oz? What am I missing?

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Andrew

Yooper · Feb 20, 2008

I always measure my priming sugar by weight, not by volume. So, 5 ounces is around 3/4 cup.

EvilTOJ · Feb 20, 2008

I buy priming sugar in 1 lb or 5 lb bags. I've never seen them in 6 oz bags before.

ohiobrewtus · Feb 20, 2008

I've only used packets from AHS, which are 4.5 oz.

Arneba28 · Feb 20, 2008

yeah my place only sells it in 3 and 5#

grasshopper1917 · Feb 20, 2008

In Canada we get them in Kilogram bags...... but with that said I always use a full cup atleast to prime - I like my carbonation. Although as one of my friends put it - 'the bubbles in your beer look like they are on crack' lol

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