djinn88
Well-Known Member
I know this has been answered a million times, but I can't get the right results when searching. I've been force carbing (no shaking) at 36-38F with 12psi for 1 1/2 weeks now and have no real carbonation to speak of. I know this isn't long enough for a finished product but is long enough to show improvement. Some very small bubbles are present for the first 5 minutes after a pour, and a decent looking head is there too.
I have a guess that my beer line is way too short at 3 feet. My faucet, when pouring, is about at the middle of the keg also. My LHBS said this would be fine and that 3 feet is "the norm." The line is 3/8 OD vinyl.
What should I change here? I'm sure there are multiple problems, I suspect line length and tap height as the main ones. There are no leaks and the o-rings are brand new with keg lube applied, etc.
EDIT: Also, with the beer being poured at 12psi, it really shoots out and fills a glass within a second or two. Could this be disturbing the carbonation?
I have a guess that my beer line is way too short at 3 feet. My faucet, when pouring, is about at the middle of the keg also. My LHBS said this would be fine and that 3 feet is "the norm." The line is 3/8 OD vinyl.
What should I change here? I'm sure there are multiple problems, I suspect line length and tap height as the main ones. There are no leaks and the o-rings are brand new with keg lube applied, etc.
EDIT: Also, with the beer being poured at 12psi, it really shoots out and fills a glass within a second or two. Could this be disturbing the carbonation?