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Exploding Bottle or Bulging CapCause:A. Bacterial infection due to poor sanitation techniqueB. Over priming - used too much corn sugar or DME when bottling. C. Incomplete fermentation (bottled too soon or stuck fermentation)
Corrective Action:A. Refer to sanitation practices.B. For 5 gal., 3/4 C corn sugar or 1-1/4 C DME is usually plenty. C. Refer to fermentation practices.
Tip:Buy a homebrew kegging system and take the hassle out of bottling.
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