Conditioning Carb

[BeerRust]

Has anyone used Coopers carbonation drops? I have always used sugar for conditioning , but my last batch I used the carbonation drops, and it seems very under carbonated. I used the exact recommended amount.

[RickBeer]

I've noticed a few comments on the other forum about that. Never used them. Make sure you give it long enough at 70 degrees.

[russki]

I've used them - work as advertised; one per 12-16oz bottle, or 2 for a bomber. Quick and consistent carb levels. Probably the best thing Coopers makes.

[Beer-lord]

I've only used Brewers Best but you need 4 of their tablets for a 12 oz bottle for medium carb. I don't use them much but so far, they've worked. I've always heard that Coopers worked very well.

[mashani]

I have used them and they always worked fine for me. But I stick with Domino's DOTs sugar cubes (2.5g kind) as they give me a bit more versatility on carb levels in my 740ML bottles, and cost half as much.

[BeerRust]

I have used them and they always worked fine for me. But I stick with Domino's DOTs sugar cubes (2.5g kind) as they give me a bit more versatility on carb levels in my 740ML bottles, and cost half as much.

interesting.....how many do you use for each bottle?

[mashani]

It depends on the beer... In an English ale I want very lightly carbed like a Mild I just use 1 to get the feel of a cask pulled beer. I use 2 for most beers, 3 for a beer I want a higher carb level in, and even 4 sometimes for an very highly carbed beer like some types of wheats or certain types of Belgians. It's one of the reasons I've stuck with my 740ML Coopers PETs, as I can get pretty versatile even if I am lazy and bottle prime.