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03-17-2009, 02:11 AM
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Stout Faucet Holy Head Batman
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Alright I just got a stout faucet and co2/nitro set up. I am getting some major head, damn close to a whole glass. I started at 30 psi and now I'm down to 5 psi and I'm down to a half of glass of head. Did I over carb the stout to begin with? I carb it the way I use to when I didn't have the stout set up. Any info on how I can fix this problem or how to prevent it next time.
Thanks,
Jeremy
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03-17-2009, 02:17 AM
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Nothin' like a lil 60 grit...
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Sounds overcarbonated. Try releasing all of the keg pressure, then shake the keg a bit, release the pressure again, watch for foam...repeat as required. I made the same mistake once.
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03-17-2009, 02:20 AM
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We get it, you hate BMC.
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When carbing a stout in preparation for the stout faucet, I find that 0psi at 40 is perfect. To get this I hook it up to CO2 (whatever pressure the other beers are on) for a few days, disconnect it, and vent it whenever I'm out there until it stops letting off gas. Comes out to 1.3-1.4 volumes.
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03-17-2009, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Coastarine
When carbing a stout in preparation for the stout faucet, I find that 0psi at 40 is perfect. To get this I hook it up to CO2 (whatever pressure the other beers are on) for a few days, disconnect it, and vent it whenever I'm out there until it stops letting off gas. Comes out to 1.3-1.4 volumes.
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03-17-2009, 02:42 AM
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We get it, you hate BMC.
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Yes, vent until no more gas comes out. You'll be surprised how much carbonation will stay in solution at 40.
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SEMPER FIDELIS ET SEMPER PARATUS Bringin' the 'pane...the propane. Coming Up:..[Hefewiezen][BCS Robust Porter][EdWort's Haus Pale Ale][Peated Ale]
Fermenting:.
Conditioning:[Oaked Cider][ESB]
On Tap.........[The Munchner][Spiced Cider][English Cider][Simcoe IPA][Triple Hops Grooved][Cider'n 'gnac]
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03-18-2009, 01:55 AM
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I guessed it was due to over carb. Thanks guys.
Cheers,
Jeremy
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03-18-2009, 02:47 PM
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30 psi of a 80/20 mix is only 6 psi of CO2.
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