I brewed according to the recipe for the brewer's best double ipa and calculated the corn sugar based on if i remember for an ipa and it wound up way over carbonated. I know it finished fermentation so i'm not sure if i primed too much sugar (my guess i did) or if there was some other issue... unfortunately i don't record how much sugar i prime with in my log book.
carbonation problem with brewers best double ipa
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For future brews, use this: http://www.tastybrew.com/calculators/priming.html
(The BB Double IPA should be calc'd based on the India Pale Ale style)
If you're using dry measuring cups rather than weight, use this to convert: http://www.cookitsimply.com/measurements/cups/sugar-icing-confectioners-0070-02j17.html
My guess is you did what I did the first time I made that, and used 3/4 cups of corn sugar. It was a foamy little bastard after 3 weeks.
2/3 cup, or just under (e.g. 5/8 cup) is closer to what you want to prime BB's Double IPA, assuming a 5 gallon batch and standard fermentation temp (68ish).
(The BB Double IPA should be calc'd based on the India Pale Ale style)
If you're using dry measuring cups rather than weight, use this to convert: http://www.cookitsimply.com/measurements/cups/sugar-icing-confectioners-0070-02j17.html
My guess is you did what I did the first time I made that, and used 3/4 cups of corn sugar. It was a foamy little bastard after 3 weeks.
2/3 cup, or just under (e.g. 5/8 cup) is closer to what you want to prime BB's Double IPA, assuming a 5 gallon batch and standard fermentation temp (68ish).
