Priming Sugar

Priming sugar is essential for bottle conditioning and naturally carbonating beer, cider, and mead. By adding a precise amount of fermentable sugar before bottling, brewers ensure that yeast produces just enough CO₂ to create the perfect carbonation level without over-carbonation or under-carbonation.

Our Priming Sugar collection includes corn sugar (dextrose), table sugar (sucrose), and carbonation drops, each offering clean, predictable fermentation without adding unwanted flavors. Dextrose is the most popular choice for consistent, efficient priming, while carbonation drops provide pre-measured convenience for bottling small batches.

Properly calculated priming sugar additions help brewers achieve crisp, refreshing bubbles in every bottle, ensuring a professional-quality finish to their homemade beer, cider, or mead.