Priming calculator accuracy

[richlong8020]

Hey guys and gals I was wondering how accurate the online priming calcs are. Some are temp and volume but others are style. Is there anything to say one is better than the other.

Searched online but the only thing that comes up are the different calcs. Just want to see if there are some other opinions out there.

I just did a Belgian and thought I wanted 2.25 "parts" in carbonation but as I drink the first one its under carbed. It's carbed but it's under for sure.

So I go online and to the style calc and find that I'm supposed to have at least 3.30 "parts" of carb.

Ugh, so hear I am asking about the calcs. What do you all use? Is there and app or do you all just go online.

Thx for all your time.

 

[Kharnynb]

I use http://www.brewersfriend.com/beer-priming-calculator/
, adding max by style if it is under 3, otherwise mid-level.

 

[elkshadow]

I use http://www.brewersfriend.com/beer-priming-calculator/
, adding max by style if it is under 3, otherwise mid-level.

I do the same thing. I shoot a little higher than what the calculator says. I make mostly belgians so the extra little bit of fizz is fine with me.

 

[richlong8020]

So you mean that if the range is 2.2 - 2.8 you'll add the proper amount to equal 2.8? But if it's over 3.0 you shoot for the middle?

That's good info. My Belgian tastes pretty good but bummed that I under carbed it.

 

[Kharnynb]

Pretty much, i don't like undercarbed beer, so at lower styles i prefer the upper limit.

At higher ones, i don't want to overdo it either.

 

[richlong8020]

Awesome. Thx for the responses. I'm going to update my recipes to reflect the new info.

 

[Singletrack]

Do you use corn sugar? Most calculators are off for corn sugar, and rioting may be the only way to achieve change. (Peaceful rioting, please.)

Search for my thread on this topic. I know a link would be helpful, but I'm busy marching in the streets.

Anyhow, Brewers Friend got it right, so use that. Careful over 3 volumes, because some bottles can't handle more than that, they say. But who are "they" anyway, and why should we listen to them?

Good luck!

 

[richlong8020]

Ya I use dex to prime with. When you're done marching post the link. No worries tho. Just wish the web sites were the same. They are all different.

 

[Singletrack]

Ya I use dex to prime with. When you're done marching post the link. No worries tho. Just wish the web sites were the same. They are all different.

Here it is: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=510364

Although I do my own calcs, Brewers Friend looks like a good one. I'll keep fighting the good fight. It's tough out there.