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Priming Sugar

Priming Sugar for Bottle Conditioning

Priming sugar is used to create carbonation during bottle conditioning. When added at packaging, a measured sugar addition gives the remaining yeast a small amount of fermentable sugar, producing carbon dioxide inside the sealed bottle.

Dextrose is a common priming sugar because it dissolves easily and ferments predictably. The correct amount depends on batch volume, beverage temperature, beer or cider style, current dissolved CO2, and target carbonation level. Do not guess the amount for a full batch.

Use priming sugar carefully

  • Measure batch volume: calculate from the actual packaging volume, not the recipe's starting size.
  • Account for temperature: warmer or colder finished beer affects the carbonation calculation.
  • Mix evenly: dissolve and distribute priming sugar carefully so bottles carbonate consistently.
  • Use sound bottles: only bottle condition in packaging appropriate for the carbonation target.

For the main product, see powdered dextrose priming sugar. For batch planning, use the priming sugar calculator and browse bottling supplies or beer bottles.

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Powdered Dextrose (Corn Sugar) | Premium Priming & Brewing Sugar

SoCal Brewing Supply
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Powdered Dextrose Corn Sugar for Priming and Brewing Powdered dextrose, also called corn sugar, is a clean fermentable sugar used for bottle primin...

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Mangrove Jack's Carbonation Drops (60 pack) perfect for bottling home made beer, cider and mead.
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Mangrove Jack’s Carbonation Drops – 200g (Approx. 60 Drops)

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Effortless Bottle Conditioning for Homebrewers Take the guesswork out of priming your beer or cider with Mangrove Jack’s Carbonation Drops. Designe...

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Light (Clear) Belgian Candi Sugar | 1 lb. at SoCal Brewing Supply
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Light (Clear) Belgian Candi Sugar | 1 lb.

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Light Belgian Candi Sugar for Belgian-Style Beer Light Belgian candi sugar is a highly fermentable sugar used to raise original gravity while helpi...

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Simplicity Clear Belgian Candi Syrup for making Belgian style ales, 2.5 lbs liquid syrup, angled view.
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Clear Belgian Candi Syrup | Simplicity | 2.5 lbs

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Boost Gravity and Flavor with Ultra-Fermentable Simplicity Syrup Clean, Subtle, and Perfect for Light Belgian Styles Simplicity Candi Syrup™ is a p...

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Sucrose Sugar – 1 lb & 5 lb Bags

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Highly Fermentable Sucrose Sugar for Brewing & Winemaking Our food-grade sucrose sugar is a versatile fermentable ideal for a variety of brewin...

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Amber Belgian Rock Candi Sugar | 1 lb. at SoCal Brewing Supply
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Amber Belgian Rock Candi Sugar | 1 lb.

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Amber Belgian Rock Candi Sugar for Belgian-Style Beer Amber Belgian rock candi sugar is a fermentable sugar used in Belgian-style ales when you wan...

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Amber Color Belgian Candi Syrup in 2.5 lbs container, D-90, angled view.
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Dark Belgian Candi Syrup | D-90 | 2.5 lbs

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Deep Caramel Complexity for Belgian Ales and Dark Beers Subtle Toffee, Toasted Bread, and Authentic Belgian Character D-90 Belgian Candi Syrup is...

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D-240 Premium XX Dark Belgian Candi Syrup | 2.5 lbs

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The Boldest Syrup for the Darkest Brews D-240 Premium XX Dark Belgian Candi Syrup is the richest and darkest syrup available to brewers, delivering...

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