Kokopuff829
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Ive bottled 2 batches of beer that were over-carbonated. What is the correct amount cane sugar to use per 5 gallons?
How much cane sugar?
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SilverZero
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Depends on the style you want, the carbonation level you want, the temperature at which you're bottling . . . several factors. Use a calculator like this one.
I can tell you that for my 5 gallon batches, at 70F or so, I like 2.3-2.5 volumes of CO2 in my pale ales. I put 4oz / 110g of cane sugar in 500mL of water, boil it for a few minutes, cool it, then mix it in with my beer in the bottling bucket. I've been very happy with the results.
I can tell you that for my 5 gallon batches, at 70F or so, I like 2.3-2.5 volumes of CO2 in my pale ales. I put 4oz / 110g of cane sugar in 500mL of water, boil it for a few minutes, cool it, then mix it in with my beer in the bottling bucket. I've been very happy with the results.
Golddiggie
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Kokopuff829
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Golddiggie said:
That's my problem. Ive been using a measuring cup. Next time I'll just go buy a scale. Thanks.
tektonjp
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The temperature component in the calculator is not what temperature you will carbonating the bottles, but what was the highest temp your fermentation hit. This is a measurement of residual co2. Very important. Your beer has co2 in it before you add sugar. It needs to be accounted for.
