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carbonation-screwed up priming sugar amt

Discussion in 'General Homebrew Discussion' started by RMFT, Jan 21, 2011.

 

  1. #1
    RMFT

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 21, 2011
    Just realized I bottled a 5 gallon batch with 1/4 cup priming sugar when the specification was the typical was 3/4. This was two weeks ago; any suggestions?
     
  2. #2
    badmajon

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 21, 2011
    Sorry, there is nothing you can do. Just drink the beer, 1/3rd carbonation will still be better than nothing. Just learn from your mistakes.
     
  3. #3
    RMFT

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 21, 2011
    Damn my eyes then! I was hoping for some reprieve from my own stupidity (or lack of checklist according to my wife). I thought I had read somewhere that the bottles could be opened and "reprimed."
     
  4. #4
    rocketman768

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Jan 21, 2011
    Yeah, you can. You can make a thick solution with the remaining sugar and equally divide it among the rest of the bottles. Or, you could plunk some carb tabs down in there (easier, a tad more expensive).
     
  5. #5
    birvine

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 21, 2011
    Or, enjoy them as they are. Or, blend them with a new batch that is carbonated properly bottle-by-bottle. I would think that re-priming would be quite a P.I.T.A.

    B

    EDIT: And I don't mean a piece of bread.
     
  6. #6
    RMFT

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 21, 2011
    Thanks. I think I'll take a moderate path and try repriming 1/2 of the batch. I definitely understand the PITA factor.......
     
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