Bottle Priming

Bottle priming is the final step for naturally carbonated home brew beer and cider. You add a small amount of fermentable sugar before sealing each bottle. The remaining yeast then produces carbon dioxide during bottle conditioning. This gives your finished beer or cider its carbonation.

At Discount Home Brew Supplies, you’ll find easy bottle priming products for preparing your home brew for conditioning and serving.

Easy Bottle Priming for Beer & Cider

Choose from carbonation drops and priming sugar products to make bottling easier and more consistent.

These products help you add the right amount of sugar when priming individual bottles. As a result, you can achieve more consistent carbonation with less guesswork.

How Bottle Priming Works

First, make sure primary fermentation has completely finished. Next, add the correct amount of fermentable sugar before sealing your beer or cider bottles.

The remaining yeast consumes this small amount of sugar and produces carbon dioxide. The sealed bottle holds the gas, which then dissolves into your brew. This creates natural carbonation while your beer or cider conditions.

Always use the recommended amount of priming sugar for your bottle size and the brew you’re making.

Complete Your Bottling Setup

Along with bottle priming supplies, you’ll find equipment for preparing, filling and storing your home brew bottles.

Explore our Beer Making and Cider Making ranges for more home brewing ingredients and equipment.