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Perfect Your Carbonation with Priming Sugar
Before bottling your homebrew, it’s time to add the finishing touch — carbonation. Craft a Brew’s Priming Sugar collection includes the essential ingredients to naturally carbonate your beer, hard cider, mead, or soda for a perfectly fizzy pour.
Available Priming Options
- Priming Sugar – Pre-measured dextrose packets ideal for 1-gallon or 5-gallon batches.
- Carbonation Drops – Pre-portioned sugar tablets for precise bottle-by-bottle carbonation.
- Bulk Dextrose (Corn Sugar) – Perfect for multiple batches or custom carbonation levels.
- Demerara Sugar (Raw Sugar) – Adds mild molasses flavor and rich body to darker beers and meads.
Why Use Priming Sugar?
- Natural Carbonation – Uses remaining yeast activity to create carbonation inside the bottle.
- Flavor Control – Choose from neutral dextrose or flavorful sugars to complement your brew style.
- Consistent Results – Achieve even carbonation across bottles, every time.
- Versatile Application – Ideal for beer, cider, mead, kombucha, and soda recipes.
Pair With These Essentials
- Bottling Equipment – Everything you need for a smooth bottling process.
- Bottle Caps & Cappers – Seal in your carbonation and freshness.
- One Step No Rinse Cleanser – Sanitize bottles and tools before bottling.
- How to Make Beer – Learn proper priming techniques and carbonation timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is priming sugar?
Priming sugar is added before bottling to reactivate yeast, producing natural carbonation as it ferments inside sealed bottles.
Can I use regular table sugar for priming?
Yes, but results vary. Dextrose provides cleaner, more predictable carbonation without altering flavor.
How much priming sugar should I use?
For 1-gallon batches, use approximately 1 oz of dextrose. For 5-gallon batches, 4–5 oz is standard. Always follow your recipe’s recommendations.
What’s the benefit of carbonation drops?
Carbonation Drops simplify bottling by allowing you to dose each bottle individually, reducing mess and guesswork.
Does sugar type affect carbonation flavor?
Yes. Corn sugar is neutral, while Demerara Sugar adds light caramel and molasses notes, ideal for dark ales or meads.
Carbonate Your Brew Like a Pro
Whether you prefer classic dextrose or flavor-adding sugars, Craft a Brew’s Priming Sugar collection helps you achieve the perfect balance of fizz and flavor. Ready to bottle your next batch?
