KRYLOK Well-Known Member Joined Nov 30, 2010 Messages 92 Reaction score 3 Location port richey Jan 14, 2011 #1 Can you use plain sugar for priming or is corn sugar the only thing? I know honey can be used too but it takes a longer time. So...?
Can you use plain sugar for priming or is corn sugar the only thing? I know honey can be used too but it takes a longer time. So...?
Suthrncomfrt1884 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 14, 2009 Messages 4,069 Reaction score 40 Location Rockford Jan 14, 2011 #2 Yes...you can use just about any fermentable sugar. But, it will take different amounts of certain sugar to get the same amount of carbonation. Check with a program like beertools pro to see what amounts you should use.
Yes...you can use just about any fermentable sugar. But, it will take different amounts of certain sugar to get the same amount of carbonation. Check with a program like beertools pro to see what amounts you should use.
Revvy Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc HBT Supporter Joined Dec 11, 2007 Messages 41,288 Reaction score 3,791 Location "Detroitish" Michigan Jan 14, 2011 #3 There's info on various priming sugars in here https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/bottling-tips-homebrewer-94812/
There's info on various priming sugars in here https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/bottling-tips-homebrewer-94812/
OP OP KRYLOK Well-Known Member Joined Nov 30, 2010 Messages 92 Reaction score 3 Location port richey Jan 14, 2011 #4 Thank Revvy