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Maple syrup priming

Discussion in 'Bottling/Kegging' started by Lemieuxp, Mar 30, 2014.

 

  1. #1
    Lemieuxp

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 30, 2014
    Ok.. I'm new to this. I just found a priming calculator but a little too late. I primed a smoked porter with a cup of maple syrup. I just checked the calculator and it says 1/3 of a cup... Should I be worried about bottle bombs?


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  2. #2
    ColoHox

    Compulsive Hand Washer

    Posted Mar 31, 2014
    I heard of people using anywhere between 0.5 cups and 1.5 cups of maple syrup for a 5 gallon batch. What size was your batch?

    If you are concerned, you can put the bottles into a waterproof tub with a lid for a while.
     
  3. #3
    Lemieuxp

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 31, 2014

    Batch came out a about 5.5gallons... Good idea.. I'll do that and put them in my basement tub just in case...


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    deadfall

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 31, 2014
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    Lemieuxp

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 31, 2014

    That's the one I used after the fact and is now saved in my favorites. I put them in storage bins with the cover on... I'm really hoping they turn out ok.. Last porter I made was under carbed. So maybe this will be enough for my likings..

    Thanks for your response!


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  6. #6
    deadfall

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 31, 2014
    I've had pretty good luck so far with maple syrup. The only one I had problems with was 12.5abv. a sprinkle of champagne yeast fixed it for me.
     
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