Hetuck
Active Member
Yes, that could be the case. An easier way than squirting the priming solution into each bottle is to pour that solution into your beer. (I'm assuming you are using only the Mr. Beer fermenter). Then stir very gently to mix it evenly. If you do rack it to a bottling bucket of sorts, then pour the solution into the bucket and rack the beer on top of it to mix.
Yes, I am still restricted (per the Mrs. orders) to my Mr. Beer barrel. We're still in an apartment and simply have no room for a bigger setup. But once we have a house my beer making endeavors are going to expand like Rosie O'Donnell's belly.
On my first batch I did what you suggested.......I poured the dextrose right into the barrel and mixed it in. There are two problems I see with this, though. One, it's not sterilized. Two, this being the case wtih my second batch, there was a lot of setiment on the bottom of the barrel I didn't want in my bottles. That's why I used the injector with my dissolved dextrose. This ensured a sterile dextrose addition (through boiling) AND it kept me from having to deal with all that crap at the bottom of my beloved creation
Now that I know I can prime with other sugar sources (ie: honey, maple syrup) I'm going to give it a try. And I'll be sure to ease up on the priming source to eliminate some of the foam that comes from pouring my liquid goodness. Damn......I'm really liking this site. I've received more help from the people here than I EVER did calling a LHBS. Thank for the words of wisdom, folks!