Big10Seaner

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I just finished kegging a few cornies and had a little bit left over, so we filled a 2L bottle with the remaining brew. It's currently sitting in the fridge getting chilled, then I'm going to hook up a carbonator cap and force carb it. What is the quickest way to do this? I was planning on hooking it up at 30 psi and I'm hoping to sample it tonight.

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The End of the Line Brewing Co.

Primary: Bourbon Imperial Coffee Stout
Secondary: Blackberry mead
On tap: Imperial pumpkin, Graham cracker brown
Bottled: Barn Door Dubbel (5/2011)

Yooper

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That should work, especially if you shake it while hooked up to the co2. Then, let it sit so the foam will settle. Have the brew chilled before you start, and that will help.

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Big10Seaner

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Ok - now another question. How long do I need to shake for? Should I just test its carbonation little by little? Thanks for the quick reply, btw.

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The End of the Line Brewing Co.

Primary: Bourbon Imperial Coffee Stout
Secondary: Blackberry mead
On tap: Imperial pumpkin, Graham cracker brown
Bottled: Barn Door Dubbel (5/2011)

Yooper

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Just shake until no more gas goes in, and the plastic bottle stays nice and hard. Then, keep it chilled and see if it softens up. If it starts to feel softer, turn up the co2 and gently shake until you don't hear any more co2 going in. It should be carbed up in an hour or so.

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Broken Leg Brewery
Giving beer a leg to stand on since 2006

Big10Seaner

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Worked like a charm, thanks again!

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The End of the Line Brewing Co.

Primary: Bourbon Imperial Coffee Stout
Secondary: Blackberry mead
On tap: Imperial pumpkin, Graham cracker brown
Bottled: Barn Door Dubbel (5/2011)

kegboy5000

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This may have already been answered, I just couldn't find where. But has anyone attempted to replace the carbonator with a regular soda bottle cap after it was carbonated? I would think it should hold some carbonation for at least a couple of days.

Thanks.