Red IPA priming

[andruss15]

Hey everyone, this topic is close to one I recently posted about priming but is different.

Just this evening I bottled my red IPA and I used a priming calculator and calculated that I would need 0.58 cups of dextrose for it (using northern Brewers priming calculator and the IPA "Desired volumes of co2" along with 72 degrees F and a volume of 4.5 gallons).

The issue is - I accidentally used 0.5 gallons or just very slightly under. This mistake was just realized and the bottles have been capped - the question is, will this be a major issue causing my beer to be undercarbonated or should I be ok? If it will be extremely undercarbonated what measures should I take to change it?

Thanks!

 

[C-Rider]

If you mean the calculation of how much sugar to add was 4 gallons short then I'd guess you will over carbonate and produce bombs. But I could be wrong. Many of us weigh the sugar and don't measure cups.

 

[madscientist451]

Don't worry, don't do anything, if the beer is a little under carbonated its still beer. As you consume it you'll remind yourself to be extra careful with your measurements next time.

 

[Junk-Man]

if I am reading this right, you primed 4.5 gal as if it was a .5 gal batch?

If so, I would say you will be way under-carbed. I would recommend buing carb drops and repriming.

 

[tracyk]

Yeah, I would buy some carbonation drops and add to your bottles, otherwise I think that it would almost be flat. You are about 3.5 oz off with your calculation.

 

[andruss15]

Oh goodness - I just realized I said "gallons" in my last paragraph when I meant 0.5 "cups" of priming sugar.

So basically I primed 4.5 gallons of beer with 0.5 CUP of priming sugar. And my calculations showed I should be using 0.58 cups

Sorry for the confusion!

 

[bucketnative]

You be 13% below your expected carbonation level. Relax and let it ride. It's probably not even going to be noticeable.

 

[C-Rider]

Oh goodness - I just realized I said "gallons" in my last paragraph when I meant 0.5 "cups" of priming sugar.

So basically I primed 4.5 gallons of beer with 0.5 CUP of priming sugar. And my calculations showed I should be using 0.58 cups

Sorry for the confusion!

Makes more sense now. Relax and have a beer.