Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the purpose of priming?

Priming is the process of adding a small amount (usually 3/4cup or 5 ounces) of corn sugar to the batch at bottling time. Once sealed or capped, the bottles are held for a week at fermentation temperature. This sugar will be fermented in the bottle and will provide carbonation to the beer. This will produce a small layer of sediment in each bottle, which is why the finished product should be poured (decanted) into a glass, to leave the yeast behind. In a kegging system, priming can be eliminated, as the beer can be force carbonated.

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