priming sugar

[evan5159]

which works better making a solution or just dumping sugar in the bucket?

 

[DregAddict]

Boil the sugar in a small amount of water. You need it to dissolve properly to be evenly distributed, plus the boil will help insure that your beer doesn't get infected with any unwanted microbes.

 

[dnslater]

I think it is more common to mix the sugar into a couple of cups of boiling water to create a syrup solution. This will dissolve/mix with the beer more easily.

 

[passedpawn]

sugar plus water plus microwave. Not too difficult.

 

[evan5159]

thanks

 

[bluemoose]

5 oz sugar to 2 cups of boiling water. TaDa!

 

[unionrdr]

I nuke 2C of water & add the right amount of dextrose & stir till it clears. Cool it down to 70F or so,then add to priming bucket. It's thin enough to mix easily.