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I have been trying to find out information about brewing with honey for a honey ale i'm making for my girlfriend. In researching this, I came across a few things- honey is less dense than extracts (leading to lower SG's), most honey ferments out completely(95 % of honeys contents ferment...

Thanks guys. I checked this morning and the psi is stable at 30 psi. Im hoping that it was just a temp change in the co2 tank. After im done drinking im gonna exam everything and check for leaks.

Thanks a ton. Im gonna spray the keg and lines tomorrow. If I do have a leak, what do I do?

Aubrey- Im keeping the CO2 connected and constantly running at 30 psi (when I lost a few psi, I adjusted it back to 30). I thought the co2 was needed to be running through constantly. Is that wrong? Doc- Great thought, I didnt even think of that. The keg is sitting in the basement. I ran...

Just racked first batch of brew to keg. I am running CO2 in at 30 psi since noon today (plan is for a few days). I have checked it a couple times today and have noticed that the pressure has dropped slightly (a few psi each time). Is this normal when force carbing or is there a leak. I got a...

Just got a kegging system and I need to fill my tank. Its brand new so I don't want to exchange. Looking for a place in illinois near aurora. Any suggestions? Also, does it have to be food grade CO2?

Thanks for the input. I do have a hydrometer now (I initially ordered one but it came a week after the rest of my equipment so I just got it on friday, but didnt have it for initial boil). Since I didnt have it for boil, I cant compare to OG. Can I still use the hydrometer to determine when...

First, thanks to all you pro's for your advice. I've learned alot reading through these forums. I got my equipment on xmas but it was missing the hydrometer I ordered. I was so jacked about brewing that I went ahead and boiled with out it (irish red ale). Its been sitting in the primary for...