Kegging Question - Page 6

**Brewnoob1** · 11-30-2011, 02:03 PM

So, just reiterating for those who aren't capable of chilling or even carbing up multiple kegs, it's A-OK to purge the keg of o2, then letting it sit for X number of weeks/months with no ill effects while the other kegs are being consumed. The one not hooked up or being chilled is just aging correct?

**scoundrel** · 11-30-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brewnoob1

So, just reiterating for those who aren't capable of chilling or even carbing up multiple kegs, it's A-OK to purge the keg of o2, then letting it sit for X number of weeks/months with no ill effects while the other kegs are being consumed. The one not hooked up or being chilled is just aging correct?

Well yes and no. Yes, since the initial blast of CO2 will create a barrier to protect the beer, but if the beer can absorb the CO2, it will. So you need to gas it daily so the beer can reach the point where it can no longer absorb CO2 and hold the pressure. For me, a blast @ 30psi at 68 degrees, over a couple of weeks does the trick. Then I let it sit and check it every month.

If you don't the keg will lose pressure and "may" introduce oxygen if the seal is lost. That's where a handy pressure guage comes into play. You can check the pressure and give it a quick blast if necessary.

**copyright1997** · 11-30-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jmadway

Just kegged my latest batch - siphoned beer in, closed keg, applied CO2, then shook gently for a moment or two to get things going. 15 minutes later, I realized I had forgotten to purge the keg of oxygen after I closed it and before I shook things up. I'm fearing I made a big mistake and that I just shook a bunch of oxygen into my new brew. Or, should I not worry because the amount of O2 in the headspace at the top of the keg after I pressurized is minimal?

by now the oxygen has mostly moved out of the beer and is in the headspace. Purge and apply new co2 a couple of times, and don't worry.

**Brewnoob1** · 11-30-2011, 03:36 PM

I personally don't think mine will make it to a few weeks to months. I seem to drink it too fast between friends, parties, and myself haha. I just gas/purge/gas/purge/gas/purge/gas...and let it sit. I just checked it after about a week and pulled the release valve and it still vents off. So, for now, I think the seal is just fine on mine and should last. Thanks for the info. I'll hit it with some CO2 if I go much longer than a week or 2 to double check.

**scoundrel** · 11-30-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brewnoob1

I personally don't think mine will make it to a few weeks to months. I seem to drink it too fast between friends, parties, and myself haha. I just gas/purge/gas/purge/gas/purge/gas...and let it sit. I just checked it after about a week and pulled the release valve and it still vents off. So, for now, I think the seal is just fine on mine and should last. Thanks for the info. I'll hit it with some CO2 if I go much longer than a week or 2 to double check.

Perfect! You only really need a seal. The biggest advantage to getting it to 30 psi is that when you chill it down, you're good to go, but its not required. All of this stuff is about what works best for you. It sounds like you have it sorted out for your setup.