Help!! - Barrelling Info Needed!

[Ryhan]

Hi Guys

My brew has finished the 1st fermentation and I have syphoned the liquer into a standard vented pressure barrel. I have misplaced the instruction sheet (damn newby) so didnt know how much sugar to put in the barrel. I have totaly winged it in the sense that I have put a spoonful of sugar in for every pint ish! Have I cocked it right up or will it still be okay to drink.

Many thanks and happy drinking.

Ryhan

[Jim]

The usual amount to prime a barrel with is 2oz (or whatever that is in grams ).

[MightyMouth]

That's probably a bit much, should be about 60g - 80g for 5 Gallons which is up to about 1/2tsp or 5g per pint. If its in a pressure barrel it should automatically vent if the pressure gets too high but you might wind up with very fizzy beer.

[StrangeBrew]

Hi Ryhan,

as Jim and MM have said 2 to 2.5oz/60 to 80 grams or 1/2 t spoon per pint is the rule of thumb but I normally adjust the amount of priming sugar used according to how low the final gravity ended up. The lower the FG the more priming sugar used and the higher the FG the less sugar used, but I always stay within the amounts stated above.

Something to keep an eye on now you've primed with 1 t spoon per pint is the possibility of barrel distortion if you are using a plastic barrel. Some of the pressure release valves fitted to plastic barrels don't always work as they should and may need to be vented manually if pressure gets too high.

You might also find when the time comes to pour your 1st pint that you will have to pour it very slowly or you may end up with a glass full of froth.