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Forced Carbonation

Using the 'set and forget' forced carbonation method is the easiest and most accurate way to force carbonate kegged beer. Simply hold the temperature of your beer constant (34-38°F), then set your CO2 regulator pressure and open the Co2 valve to carbonate your beer for a week. This will give you the consistent carbonation levels necessary to produce great pours for any beer style.

Bottle Priming Carbonation

Naturally carbonating your beer should be done soon after your beer has reached its final gravity, which is based on getting the same hydrometer reading two or more days apart. Adding the right amount of fermentable sugar to the beer will provide the yeast with just enough food to create the right amount of CO2 needed to hit your carbonation level. Remember, when using the calculator, be sure to input the 'warmest' temperature the beer has reached before bottling it; colder beer holds CO2 in solution better than warmer beer which allows CO2 to escape easier.