Capped bottles, forgot priming sugar

[so5724x]

Hi,

I capped all my bottles but forgot priming sugar! Kicking myself.

Should I uncap, add Cooper's drops, and then recap? I could do as early as within 24 hours.

Or do you suggest boiling up my priming sugar and dripping a certain amount into each 12 oz bottle (how much per bottle?)

Do I risk harming or oxidizing the beer in any way if I uncap and recap?

Thanks.

 

[dkeller12]

I would add carb drops and recap. You could risk bottle bombs if you don't measure the priming sugar solution correctly.

 

[Zzyzx3]

If you have the carb drops on hand I would go that route. What size batch did you bottle?

 

[Ski12568]

There is always risk when you expose your beer to the air but in this case you have no choice but to open them. I agree with the drops. Maybe get some oxygen absorbing caps to help minimize oxidation if you are really worried about it, but I don't think its a concern. Just turn off all fans and keep people away while you do uncap and recap. Sanitize your hands too so you don't get anything on the drops.