BeerBorg

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

mashani wrote: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?

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.