| This calculator determines the amount of corn sugar to add based upon the residual CO2 remaining in the brew after fermentation. This assumes a consistent temp during fermentation, so that the finished beer contains an amount of residual CO2 dependent on the temperature. |
| Carbonation Guide |
| Beer style | Volumes CO2 | Beer style | Volumes CO2 |
| British-style ales | 1.5 - 2.0 | Porter, Stout | 1.7 - 2.3 |
| Belgian ales | 1.9 - 2.4 | European lagers | 2.2 - 2.7 |
| American ales & lagers | 2.2 - 2.7 | Lambic | 2.4 - 2.8 |
| Fruit lambic | 3.0 - 4.5 | German wheat beer | 3.3 - 4.5 |
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