Seltzer Bottling 3 Carb Drops???

[ASYLUM_SPIRIT]

Hi guys

Just after a bit of advice, I have 750ml Mangrove Jack swing top bottles that I want to put Seltzer in. I want it Carbed a bit more than beer, so was thinking 3 carbonation drops per bottle. Do you reckon that would be all right?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Gollywog]

when I used to use carb drops - i found two really did a good job of over-carbonating my beer. Three might be a risk of explosion.
Do 3 drops in a plastic bottle maybe, and see what happens. If the lid expands to the point it bulges out, then you know for sure it is too much sugar.

 

[ASYLUM_SPIRIT]

when I used to use carb drops - i found two really did a good job of over-carbonating my beer. Three might be a risk of explosion.
Do 3 drops in a plastic bottle maybe, and see what happens. If the lid expands to the point it bulges out, then you know for sure it is too much sugar.

Thanks Golly

 

[JDW81]

I'm not sure how robust the MJ swing top bottles are, but I also found that 2 carb drops in a 750mL bottle usually gave higher carbonation than I needed. You also want to avoid bottle bombs.

If you want reliable bottles to carb to a higher level then get some champagne bottles and use those. I used to use them for cider (which I carbonated quite enthusiastically) and they were always sound as a pound.

JD

 

[akx]

I've done 3 (and 4!) carb drops In champagne bottles and they work fine. Silly season is a good time to start collecting them. You do need a capper that can accommodate a tirage bell and larger caps, but otherwise works a treat