carbonation drops

[mattybabsy]

Had a question about when it comes to bottling- the coopers carb drops I have say on the back that I need to use one drop per 375ml and two drops per 750ml. however, the coopers startup kits come with 500ml bottles now. Should I stick with one drop per 500ml bottle or should I be cutting them in halve and putting in 1.5 drops per 500ml?

thanks

 

[Wolverine]

could you not work out how much beer you have add the right amount of drops in the fv then bottle ? sounds like a ball ache though I would add 2 per bottle

 

[snail59]

I used the Coopers Drops in my first Bitter Kit brew and 1 drop per 500ml bottle was fine.

 

[Triker750]

Aye, one drop has always worked for me in the 500ml bottles, carbonates just fine.
Bob

 

[shearclass]

Depends how fizzy you want your brew also, so up to you!

If lager, 2 may be more suitable, if not, thne 1 may be fine, but it's up to you.

 

[john_d]

i was wondering the same thing regarding bottle size, i opted for 2.

i also have plenty of used glass bottles i plan on using, the are 275ml so will just stick 1 in those, should be ok.

 

[dermy]

Hi Mate

I have the same kit as you (I think)...1 drop per bottle is absolutely fine...even with lager.

Enjoy.

 

[abeyptfc]

ive done about 12 kits that ive bottled and 1 carb drop per 500ml was always good.

 

[plumpton]

Same,

I have used 1per 500ml bottle andit has proven good.

As a tip, what you could do is do some with 2 in and some with 1 in.
You could also do some with 1 and some sugar from the bag, make sureu mark them upin some way and see what you prefer for future brews.

One thing I will add is to make sure you bottle condition for a good 10 days as a minimum but the longer the better.
The longer in the bottle, the better the carbonation also.

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