Sven Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have a pantry FULL of raw brown sugar at the moment. Can you use raw sugar to prime your bottles? Also, what is the optimum volume of CO2 for IPA? I have seen a range from 1.5 to 2.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 1.5 to 2.3 is the correct range for an IPA. You could use raw sugar (or anything that is fermentable for that matter) to prime but I honestly haven't seen anyone do this so I guess the only thing I could suggest if nobody else has a better idea then: Just prime 2 or 3 PET bottles in your next batch with raw sugar. Then adjust it next time to suit. I would start just under the normal priming rate of white sugar though and work up from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 It's a big range though, Bill. 1.5 would need 47g for 21 litres and 2.3 would need 111g for same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 If you are more accustomed to beer with higher CO2 volumes - typical Australian commercial beer on tap - try the higher end of the range, 2.3vol [wink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks again, Paul. Is raw brown sugar ok to use then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 You could use raw sugar (or anything that is fermentable for that matter) to prime [roll] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Perhaps Sven was after a second opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sorry Bill. I read you comment and it has obviously gone in one ear and out the other. Thanks for your advice. I also found this old post: http://www.coopers.com.au/the-brewers-guild/talk-brewing?g=posts&t=1643 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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