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12-23-2012, 02:29 AM
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flat and no head???
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My first pour of an Imperial Stout after 2 weeks at 10psi was flat with no head??? Any troubleshooting insight?
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12-23-2012, 07:11 PM
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My first pour of an Imperial Stout after 2 weeks at 10psi was flat with no head??? Any troubleshooting insight?
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What temp has the beer been sitting at?
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12-23-2012, 07:41 PM
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38-40 f.
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12-23-2012, 07:44 PM
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Fat and no head? I know the feel...what?! FLAT! Oh, ummm...ya, never mind.
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12-23-2012, 07:58 PM
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I set 12psi at 36-38F and it really isn't ready until the 3 week mark. At 38-40 at 10psi it will need at least another week for minimum carbination. The colder the beer, the faster it absorbs C02.
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12-23-2012, 08:21 PM
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38-40 f.
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It may not be fully carbed yet, but should be very close. That temp and pressure combination is going to result in ~2.3 vol of carbonation. If you want something closer to the level of most commercial beers, you'll need to bump the pressure up to 12-14 psi.
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12-23-2012, 08:24 PM
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Check your seals on your kegs and lines for leaks.
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12-24-2012, 12:01 AM
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I've noticed that the bigger beers tend to take longer. I don't have the science behind it though.
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12-24-2012, 12:19 AM
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Thanks for the tips. All the lines are secured. I'll crank it up a little higher, maybe 15-16, cause I need it ready for Tuesday. Speading some yuletide cheer...
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12-24-2012, 01:00 AM
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Flat and no head.....reminds me of my first girlfriend....
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