Sugar to use?

[PilotBMP]

I was wondering what priming sugar I should use for my Pumpkin Ale. I don't want the carbonation too "fizzy" if that makes sense but now pure foam either. Any suggestions on what kind and how much?

 

[rschell]

I think maple syrup is good in many beer styles, but especially fall beers. Adds a very subtle "minerally" character. 3.5 oz for 5 gal would be barleywine, porter and stout CO2 levels. http://www.northernbrewer.com/priming-sugar-calculator/

 

[william_shakes_beer]

I've always used corn sugar on all my bottled beers. Are you looking to carb or to add flavor as well? Corn is neutral. It adds no flavor I have discerned

 

[Sailingeric]

When I bottled I just used regular table sugar without issue.

 

[passedpawn]

There is no reason not use use your normal granulated table sugar. In other words, there's no advantage in using dextrose / corn sugar.

The amount of carbonation you get is directly proportional to how much sugar you use.

How much to use: How much beer do you have?

 

[m00ps]

+1^

also, keep in mind that not ALL the stuff in your fermentor will make it into the bottling bucket. Usually for me, I lose about 1/2gal to trub going from fermentor to bottling bucket (5-6gal batch) so I subtract 1/2gal from my carb calcs