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[positiveContact]

did anyone comment on the "kegged beer lasts around 2 months" statement? I very rarely ever finish a keg this fast. Usually my kegs are around for 6 months or a lot longer. I see no reason why the beer would go bad or stale or anything else if you are following good practices.

[Big Nake]

did anyone comment on the "kegged beer lasts around 2 months" statement? I very rarely ever finish a keg this fast. Usually my kegs are around for 6 months or a lot longer. I see no reason why the beer would go bad or stale or anything else if you are following good practices.

I did. Post #2.

[Genesee Ted]

did anyone comment on the "kegged beer lasts around 2 months" statement? I very rarely ever finish a keg this fast. Usually my kegs are around for 6 months or a lot longer. I see no reason why the beer would go bad or stale or anything else if you are following good practices.

Yeah, I am with you. Sometimes they keep even better than bottles.

[Jdtirado]

GuysWhat is the serving psi that I should set on my CO2 tank once the beer is ready? As a side note, I just sampled a small portion of the Hefe that I put in the keg on Friday. It was really foamy and awful tasting. I'm hoping that it will all turn out ok in a couple of weeks. I have the psi set to 10 at a temp of 39 degrees.

[Mya]

GuysWhat is the serving psi that I should set on my CO2 tank once the beer is ready? As a side note, I just sampled a small portion of the Hefe that I put in the keg on Friday. It was really foamy and awful tasting. I'm hoping that it will all turn out ok in a couple of weeks. I have the psi set to 10 at a temp of 39 degrees.

what is the inside diameter and length of your serving line?

[beach]

jd, that will give you agout 2.4 vol of carbination. IMO a good level for most beers. That's pretty close to my setting. As for the Hefe, did you try to force carb the beer to get it serving quicker. Foamy sounds as though you're over carbed or the liquid line is too short.Beach

[MtnBrewer]

GuysWhat is the serving psi that I should set on my CO2 tank once the beer is ready? As a side note, I just sampled a small portion of the Hefe that I put in the keg on Friday. It was really foamy and awful tasting. I'm hoping that it will all turn out ok in a couple of weeks. I have the psi set to 10 at a temp of 39 degrees.

As mic said, the beer line acts as a restriction. So what you try to do is balance the pressure on the tank to that restriction so that when it comes out the faucet, it's almost at 0 psi. Once upon a time there was a FAQ for how to do that but I haven't looked to see if it made it over here or not.ETA: Yeah, here you go. This FAQ courtesy of Tomomeier. https://www.brews-br...g-a-tap-system/

[Jdtirado]

Hmmmm I order the line and tank from Midwest. It all came together. I just measured and line in is 4 ft 7 inches.

[MtnBrewer]

Is the ID of the line printed on it anywhere? For the most part there are two diameters that people use: 3/16" and 3/8". Sometimes you'll also see 1/4". The 3/8" has almost no resistance and is for long runs so don't use that. The 3/16" is what you want.

[Jdtirado]

Is the ID of the line printed on it anywhere? For the most part there are two diameters that people use: 3/16" and 3/8". The 3/8" has almost no resistance and is for long runs so don't use that. The 3/16" is what you want.

No unfortunately not. I'm also worried that the beer look very cloudy and dark, not that yellow color that you would expect on a Hefe. I'm thinking that is was some of the sediment that I must have inadvertently put in the keg, and that it will settle with time.

[MtnBrewer]

The first few pints will definitely have a lot of hefe in it. When I tap a new beer, I pull a couple of pints and pour them down the sink.

[Jdtirado]

The first few pints will definitely have a lot of hefe in it. When I tap a new beer, I pull a couple of pints and pour them down the sink.

Thanks MTN, you rock!

[MtnBrewer]

I should also mention that some people cut their dip tubes short so that it sits above the layer of hefe on the bottom. Tow-may-tow tow-mah-tow

[Jdtirado]

I should also mention that some people cut their dip tubes short so that it sits above the layer of hefe on the bottom. Tow-may-tow tow-mah-tow

Yeah this newbie isn't cutting anything right now. I don't want to muck anything up. I'd rather throw a pint or two away. On a side note, should I use Irish Moss for improved clarity (maybe not Hefe's)?

[MtnBrewer]

Not for weizens but certainly for other beers. Even better is a product called Whirlfloc. Pretty much all of us have switched over to that these days. It's the same idea as Irish moss but on steroids...or some kinda roids anyway. It comes in tablet form. Use a half a tablet in the last 5 minutes of the boil for a 5 gallon batch.

[djinkc]

Whirlfloc is a lot easier to use, you just throw it in without rehydrating - assuming I remember to put it in. I usually go about 7-8 minutes before flameout. And usually buy a bag of it from Brewmasters Warehouse when I order from them. Decent price

[Jdtirado]

Thanks all

[Mya]

Whirlfloc is a lot easier to use, you just throw it in without rehydrating - assuming I remember to put it in. I usually go about 7-8 minutes before flameout. And usually buy a bag of it from Brewmasters Warehouse when I order from them. Decent price

yeah, I brainfarted the whirlfloc todayI think I brainfarted my entire brewday,

[djinkc]

yeah, I brainfarted the whirlfloc todayI think I brainfarted my entire brewday,

Should have seen me using a CFC in the first time in forever yesterday. Big mistake, no beer. Those Kansas Capuchin monks were wise.

[positiveContact]

Good call; I added that to my list. Carbing through the out post does carb a little faster.

I wouldn't recommend this for a noob or anyone absent minded. if you aren't careful you can get beer into your gas line and/or regulator. you can get rid of most O2 just through the gas in and slowly pulling on the PRV. this is assuming you didn't already purge the keg and transfer into it in a closed or semi-closed manner.