No one likes flat beer, but too much fizz in the wrong beer isn't very good either. The chart below should help you choose the right carbonation for your brew. And keep in mind, this is just a guide, you can always experiment to suit your own taste!
Beer Type | PSI |
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Stouts, Porters, Cream Ales, Barley Wines | 3-6 PSI |
Brown Ales, Ambers, Red Ales | 5-8 PSI |
IPAs, Pale Ales, Wheat Beers, Other Ales | 7-10 PSI |
Lagers, Pilsners, Ciders, Kombuchas | 9-12 PSI |
Wine | 12-15 PSI |