kegging iced tea

jonp9576 · Nov 8, 2008

ok, this might sound kind of obvious, but i think i want to have iced tea on tap too. if i keg it, and use co2 to push it, will it be carbonated? should i use, nitrogen, or possibly argon.

i know a reasturant near me tops off wine bottles with argon to keep them. what should i use?

Yuri_Rage · Nov 8, 2008

If you use CO2, it will carbonate. If you use Ar or N2, it will remain still.

jonp9576 · Nov 8, 2008

anyone had experience pushing something they did not want carbed. is the only difference between argon and nitreogen the price?

Yuri_Rage · Nov 8, 2008

Yes, price is the biggest (and only practical) difference.

jonp9576 · Nov 8, 2008

i have access to both. our company sells it. would there be a benefit to argon, or should i just go with nitrogen

kirscp · Nov 9, 2008

I'd go with nitrogen, i believe it's cheaper. At least its cheaper then co2.

Could always go with helium, that's be a blast.

ChshreCat · Nov 9, 2008

Or N2O.

lapaglia · Nov 9, 2008

How long would Ice Tea keep in a Keg? It tends to taste nasty after a few days in the fridge. Even if its not opened. I am talking about home made tea.

beerthirty · Nov 9, 2008

That would depend on if it was boiled and sterile or sun tea. Sun tea (or any non boiled tea) is full of bacteria and only keeps for a couple days.

jonp9576 · Nov 9, 2008

hm, good point. i was planning on pouring store bought gallons of tea in there. i am assuming they are pasteurized. or if it tastes like crap, i'm only out 5 or 6 bucks

jonp9576 · Nov 9, 2008

helium is too expensive. i'll go with n2

jhaintz1980 · Dec 18, 2014

What would be the pressure for nitrogen? Also, how do you think the beer mix would work with only 25% co2??

dyqik · Dec 18, 2014

jhaintz1980 said:
What would be the pressure for nitrogen? Also, how do you think the beer mix would work with only 25% co2??

Beer mix will carbonate it to whatever the equilibrium level is at the set partial pressure of CO2 and the liquid temperature.

Your nitrogen pressure should be set to produce your desired pour rate with your lines and lift.

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