woozy
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I kind of got the impression many of the antis were arguing that it wouldn't work and shouldn't be done.I'm not saying it won't work, or that it shouldn't be done,
I don't think it's "perfect". I think it's got the same control and quality problems of carb tab carbing which is, by consensus, a less preferred method of batching.but if it were as intuitive, ingenious, easy, and perfect as you're making it sound, wouldn't it be the chose method?
"Ingenious" is an aesthetic statement. Clever and imaginative solutions appeal to me. Thats all. Haven't you ever wondered if you can steam scramble an egg with an espresso maker?
Batch carbing *is* the best method. I'm just saying that carb tabbing *works*. And this should work too.I think, in this case, the fact that most people batch carb and use a bottling bucket is evidence that it is probably proven to be the best method.
I don't listen to myself post so I didn't realize how fervent I sounded. I'm a big proponent of letting individual brewers find their own way and experiment. I'm very empathetic to wanting to try something new or individual that works for one. The user asked if sugar cubing would work. Well, all indications indicate it would. And I'm empathetic to asking a question "I want to try something; will it work" and how discouraging an overwhelming response of "why bother; this way is better; do it my way" can be. The concern of sanitation is simply not an issue. The fact that batch priming is a better method is ... well, not irrelevent exactly as folks should be encouraged to do batch priming ... but a side issue. If a brewer for whatever reason feels wants to bottle prime (or brew small batches, or do HME, or make a BMC clone) I figure as long as there are no gross errors or misconceptions we should allow her or him to.I do find it odd how fervently you seem to be arguing the point having not tried it. Any time someone posts, you rush in to make your case.
I'm sorry I sounded so fervent. I *do* like to play devil's advocate. Which I think is sometimes called for. I also have an affinity for the strange and bizarre yet logically sound.
I think I will try sugar cube method but it'll be a while. (My main concern would be weighing the sugar cubes and seeing if the come within a reasonable range for the beer). But like you, I'll continue to batch prime most often. I do think it's a better way; it has better control. (Although cleaning will be easier...)