I have a 5 gallon pin-lock keg that will not carbonate the amber ale thats in it. This is the first time I've ever kegged anything, and I've pored through this forum and other websites, so I have no idea what the problem is.
Its sitting at about 16 psi in a cooler that ranges from 35-40 degrees. I've waited about 2 weeks and periodically shaken it up. I've also checked for leaks, and can't really find any - although I have read that some leaks can be extremely tiny and hard to find. But even after these two weeks, my co2 tank is still quite full - if there was a leak, wouldn't the tank be empty or losing a ton of co2?
Does anyone have any other troubleshooting ideas to help me figure out why the beer wont carbonate?
Its sitting at about 16 psi in a cooler that ranges from 35-40 degrees. I've waited about 2 weeks and periodically shaken it up. I've also checked for leaks, and can't really find any - although I have read that some leaks can be extremely tiny and hard to find. But even after these two weeks, my co2 tank is still quite full - if there was a leak, wouldn't the tank be empty or losing a ton of co2?
Does anyone have any other troubleshooting ideas to help me figure out why the beer wont carbonate?