priming sugar?

[sherbyderb]

I'm really sorry if this has been asked but I have found so many different answers so here goes. My question is how much sugar do I need to prime my bottles when I bottle it? It's the coopers aussy lager. How many grams per 500ml for example. Many thanks and sorry a gain for asking. :thumb:

 

[Wendy1971]

half a teaspoon to a full teaspoon depending how fizzy you want it

 

[Vossy1]

I tend to use 1/2 a teaspoon measure thingy, and I use glucose

 

[eblis]

try this http://www.aussiehomebrewing.com/Alcoho ... lator.html

 

[bomberns127]

i normally go for around a 1/4 tsp, i find the longer its left if its 1/2 tsp its too fizzy when pouring
:)

 

[bob3000]

http://www.tastybrew.com/calculators/priming.html

I use this

 

[bob3000]

Ps. i batch prime. This means racking to another bucket and adding the total amout of priming sugar then bottling. i find this easier and better.

 

[Hollow Legs]

Depends on what you're brewing i.e. lager, bitter etc and how long you're going to store it (or can wait) I add a tsp full per 500ml as I like my lager to be fizzy, half a tsp to bitter, and It doesn't last more than 3 weeks after secondary until it's scoffed. :drink:

I also batch prime as it is easier and seems to be better :

 

[snakebräu]

Can brown sugar be used?

 

[snail59]

Can brown sugar be used?

Yes it can. Any form of sugar can be used.

 

[sherbyderb]

thank you very much for all your help i think i will use a level tsp of normal sugar per 500ml bottle. I will keep you posted on how it turns out I can't wait for the first fisst of the bottle. :

 

[klaus]

thank you very much for all your help i think i will use a level tsp of normal sugar per 500ml bottle. I will keep you posted on how it turns out I can't wait for the first fisst of the bottle. :

You are still getting many different answers.

If this is your first (?) brew I would err on the side of caution and perhaps just put 1/2 tsp in. You will still get decent carbonation and it will be perfectly drinkable. If you prefer it more fizzy next time use a full tsp.