jmcvay131 said:Ok so it's my first time bottling and I'm just looking for some advice for the best method for adding or mixing the priming sugar? I'm using dextrose 5 ounces it says on the bag it's for a five gallon batch.
Very true and great point! you want to do this entire process as smooth as possible, as to not disturb or splash the brew you made.Only thing I would add to this sound advice is to take care not to splash the beer while racking the beer. Oxidation is the number two concern after sanitation when you bottle.
I'm seeing some people are saying let the water cool down to the same temperature as the beer?
Are there any negative effects if I immediately mixed in the sugar after the water has boiled then putting it into the bottling bucket?
I'm seeing some people are saying let the water cool down to the same temperature as the beer?
Are there any negative effects if I immediately mixed in the sugar after the water has boiled then putting it into the bottling bucket?
If you're doing a 5 gallon batch then no - the first few ounces of beer that transfer might have the yeast killed by the hot sugar water, but there will be plenty to take care of carbing the beer in the bottle. For a smaller batch that could be an issue so cooling down might be advisable.
Boil it in some water for 10-15 mins to sanitize, cool it off to the same temp as your beer. Dump it in your bottling bucket and then rack on top of it.
If you are worried about it mixing, you could always rack a gallon or so into the bucket first then finish the rack on top of it.
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