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Description
Pre-Measured Priming Sugar Drops for Easy Bottle Carbonation
Crafted Series Carbonation Drops make bottle conditioning simple, clean, and consistent. Designed for homebrewers making beer, cider, and other compatible carbonated beverages, these pre-measured sugar drops help create reliable carbonation without the mess or guesswork of loose priming sugar.
Each 250 g / 8.8 oz pouch contains approximately 90+ carbonation drops, giving you an easy way to prime bottles before conditioning. Made from refined sugar, the drops dissolve in the bottle and support natural carbonation during the conditioning period without adding unwanted flavours to your brew.
Key Features
- Size: 250 g / 8.8 oz
- Approximate Count: 90+ carbonation drops per pouch.
- Pre-Measured Priming Sugar: Helps simplify bottle carbonation with consistent dosing.
- Great for Beer and Cider: Ideal for homebrewed beer, cider, and compatible bottle-conditioned beverages.
- Mess-Free Alternative: No measuring, scooping, or handling loose sugar.
- Refined Sugar Composition: Supports clean carbonation without changing the intended flavour profile.
- Fast Dissolving: Drops dissolve in the bottle to support natural carbonation during conditioning.
- Resealable Packaging: Stand-up pouch with zip lock helps maintain freshness between uses.
- Homebrew Ready: Suitable for beer kits, cider kits, small-batch brewing, and craft beverage projects.
Common Uses
Use Crafted Series Carbonation Drops for homebrewing, beer kits, cider making, bottle conditioning, natural carbonation, priming bottles, craft beer, sparkling cider, small-batch brewing, and compatible carbonated beverage projects.
Best For
- Homebrewed beer
- Cider
- Beer kits
- Cider kits
- Bottle conditioning
- Natural carbonation
- Small-batch brewing
- Craft beer
- Sparkling cider
- Priming bottles
- Cleaner bottling day setup
How to Use
- Sanitize Bottles: Clean and sanitize bottles before filling.
- Add Drops: Place the recommended number of carbonation drops into each bottle.
- Fill and Cap: Fill with finished beer or cider, leaving proper headspace, then cap securely.
- Condition: Store bottles at the recommended conditioning temperature until carbonation develops, typically within about 2 to 3 weeks.
- Chill Before Opening: Chill bottles before serving to help carbonation settle and reduce foaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What are carbonation drops used for?
A: Carbonation drops are used to prime bottles for natural carbonation during bottle conditioning. -
Q: What size is this pouch?
A: Each pouch contains 250 g / 8.8 oz. -
Q: How many drops are in the pouch?
A: Each pouch contains approximately 90+ carbonation drops. -
Q: Can I use these for beer?
A: Yes. They are ideal for homebrewed beer and beer kits. -
Q: Can I use these for cider?
A: Yes. They can be used for cider and compatible bottle-conditioned beverages. -
Q: Do carbonation drops replace priming sugar?
A: Yes. They are a pre-measured alternative to loose priming sugar for bottle conditioning. -
Q: When should I add carbonation drops?
A: Add the drops to sanitized bottles before filling with finished beer or cider. -
Q: How long does carbonation take?
A: Carbonation typically develops within about 2 to 3 weeks, depending on temperature, yeast activity, beverage style, and bottle size. -
Q: Do I need pressure-rated bottles?
A: Yes. Always use bottles rated for carbonation pressure.
Important Use Notes
- Use according to your beer or cider recipe instructions.
- Do not bottle until fermentation is complete.
- Use bottles rated for carbonation pressure.
- Do not over-prime bottles.
- Ensure bottles are properly capped or sealed.
- Conditioning time may vary depending on temperature, yeast activity, beverage style, and bottle size.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place.
- Keep pouch closed when not in use.
- Brewing equipment, bottles, caps, capper, sanitizer, beer ingredients, and cider ingredients are sold separately unless included.
- Follow local laws and regulations for home alcohol production.
Shipping & returns
Free shipping: US orders $75+ USD (lower 48) and Canadian orders $80+ CAD (10 provinces). Other orders are charged real-time carrier rates at checkout.
Processing: orders normally ship within 1–4 business days.
U.S. orders: please allow an extra 1–2 business days while your order crosses the Canada–U.S. border.
