Easy Carbonation Drops for Bottled Beer
Carbonation Drops provide a fast, clean and convenient way to prime home-brewed beer, cider and ginger beer for natural carbonation in the bottle.
Simply place the required number of drops into each bottle before filling. The pre-measured sugar drops remove the need to weigh priming sugar and help provide consistent carbonation from bottle to bottle.
Each 200g packet contains approximately 60 or more carbonation drops.
Why You'll Love Them
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Quick and easy bottle priming
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No weighing or measuring sugar
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Helps provide consistent carbonation
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Less mess than loose priming sugar
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Dissolves naturally during bottle conditioning
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Suitable for beer, cider and alcoholic ginger beer
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Approximately 60 or more drops per packet
Carbonation Drop Dosage
Use the following as a general guide:
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330–375ml bottle: 1 carbonation drop
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500ml bottle: approximately 1½ drops
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650–750ml bottle: 2 carbonation drops
Always use clean, sanitised bottles that are suitable for holding carbonated beverages.
How to Use Carbonation Drops
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Confirm fermentation has completely finished before bottling.
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Clean and sanitise your bottles, caps and bottling equipment.
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Add the correct number of carbonation drops to each bottle.
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Fill each bottle with finished beer or cider, leaving suitable headspace.
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Cap securely and store upright at fermentation temperature.
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Allow approximately two weeks for carbonation to develop before chilling and testing.
Carbonation time can vary depending on the yeast, temperature and alcohol level of the finished beverage.
How Many Bottles Will One Packet Prime?
A packet containing approximately 60 drops can prime around:
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60 × 330–375ml bottles using one drop per bottle
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30 × 650–750ml bottles using two drops per bottle
The exact quantity may vary slightly between packets.
Can Carbonation Drops Be Used for Cider and Ginger Beer?
Yes. Carbonation Drops can be used to bottle-condition home-brewed beer, cider and alcoholic ginger beer, provided fermentation has completely finished and suitable pressure-rated bottles are used.
Important Bottling Information
Never bottle a beverage until fermentation is complete. Adding carbonation drops to an unfinished fermentation can create excessive pressure inside the bottle.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage, and always use bottles designed to withstand carbonation pressure.
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Border Brewing Supplies stocks bottling equipment, carbonation products and home brewing ingredients at our Tweed Heads South home brew shop.
We supply home brewers throughout Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Brisbane and the wider Queensland–New South Wales border region, with Australia-wide shipping also available.
Shop online for convenient delivery or place a Click & Collect order for collection from our Tweed Heads South store.
Recommended Products
For easier and safer bottling, consider adding:
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Crown seal beer bottles
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Beer bottle caps
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Bench or handheld bottle capper
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Bottle filler
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Bottling wand
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No-rinse sanitiser
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Bottle brush
