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first bottling

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by Dellis0709, Jan 17, 2010.

 

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    Dellis0709

    Active Member

    Posted Jan 17, 2010
    im going to start my first botting today and i need to first transfer from my carboy to my bottling bucket but not sure what is the best way, should i just slowly tip the carboy in to the bucket. I made a belgain wit and not sure if i should use corn surgar or just regular table sure. is it a 3/4 of a cup boiled in 1 cup of water for 2-5 min? whats the best way to mix this?
     
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    Suthrncomfrt1884

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 17, 2010
    Yes, you correct about the amount of sugar. You should use corn sugar. The best way to mix it is to cool it down to about 70 degrees and slowly pour it into the bottom of your bottling bucket.

    Then you want to siphon the beer from your carboy into your bucket. DO NOT pour. Get an autosiphon from your LHBS if you're unsure how to start a siphon with beer. It takes some patience and you should not suck on the hose because it can infect the beer.
     
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    bennyd

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 17, 2010
    +1 on the autosiphon. Not expensive and really necessary for transferring.

    :mug:
     
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