priming a stout

[druid]

Just getting ready to bottle 10L of stout and 20L of a dark brown ale and was wondering if people have a preference for which sugar they would use for priming a stout. Last time I used corn sugar and was not unhappy with the results. Any thoughts?


Cheers


Dave

 

[chub1]

Just getting ready to bottle 10L of stout and 20L of a dark brown ale and was wondering if people have a preference for which sugar they would use for priming a stout. Last time I used corn sugar and was not unhappy with the results. Any thoughts?


Cheers


Dave

Plain old granulated for me.
If you did yours with Corn sugar and are happy,why change!!.

 

[druid]

The priming calculator gave me 3 choices...not sure how much difference each would make, but assume some sugars might suit certain beers, or form certain kinds of heads. My experience is somewhat limited, so I ask before I randomly try things, hopefully avoid cockups.

 

[chub1]

The priming calculator gave me 3 choices...not sure how much difference each would make, but assume some sugars might suit certain beers, or form certain kinds of heads. My experience is somewhat limited, so I ask before I randomly try things, hopefully avoid cockups.

I tried beer enhancer once and went for a figure in the middle of sugar and corn sugar. had some gushers so now just use granulated,not so sure that using brown for example would change anything.Not tried using spray malt and don't think i will bother to be honest.

 

[terrym]

I use granulated sugar for priming everything. Its predictable, easy to handle, readily available and cheap.

 

[LarryF]

For stouts, 1/2tsp per 500ml bottle of whatever the kids haven't devoured.

 

[druid]

For stouts, 1/2tsp per 500ml bottle of whatever the kids haven't devoured.

:grin: That is funny....

 

[DoctorMick]

I use granulated sugar for priming everything. Its predictable, easy to handle, readily available and cheap.

Same here, the quantities used don't impart flavour so I just go with the cheapest option.