Priming a 1 gallon batch for bottling

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  1. steve50

    steve50 Crusader (433) Dec 10, 2006 New Jersey

    How many ounces of water sugar solution is added to carb a 1 gallon batch?
     
    #1 steve50, Mar 26, 2017
  2. Jaguar10301

    Jaguar10301 Crusader (423) Mar 1, 2010 Maine

    There is no rule for the volume of beer. It depends on the style as different styles should have different levels of carbonation. Also depends on what you like. Most brewing software has a carbonation calculator for you.

    here is a calculator with a chart for how much per style

    https://www.brewersfriend.com/beer-priming-calculator/
     
    #2 Jaguar10301, Mar 26, 2017
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  3. steve50

    steve50 Crusader (433) Dec 10, 2006 New Jersey

    Thanks
     
    #3 steve50, Mar 26, 2017
  4. redgorillabreath

    redgorillabreath Zealot (511) Mar 29, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Imho, ~2.4 volumes is a nice middle of the road carb level.

    Cheers!
     
    #4 redgorillabreath, Mar 27, 2017
  5. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    What is it's styled after a cask ale? Or what if it's a saison?
     
    #5 SFACRKnight, Mar 27, 2017
  6. redgorillabreath

    redgorillabreath Zealot (511) Mar 29, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Yeah...my brew buddies prefer that. I'm in the minority, preferring more carbonated brews. Just did a kvass at 3.5, which I think is ideal for that. I'm usually happy around 3, but if somebody doesn't ferment completely then primes for a high CO2 level, there's more chance of a bottle bomb.
     
    #6 redgorillabreath, Mar 27, 2017
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