While you're at it, clean the line that keg was on too. I just use the solutions that are in the kicked keg to do that. So run the PBW from the keg through the line (has the added benefit of also cleaning the liquid dip tube, post and poppet), run some clean water through (after you rinse the keg out) and then some Star San solution. Longest part is usually the cleaning soak. Once that's done, and the keg is rinsed out, it's only a few minutes (tops) to do the rest of the steps.
BTW, I'm talking about running 1-3 quarts through the line for each step. No need to do more than that. Also, for the record, I do this for each keg that kicks and the line it was on. While it might be overkill to some, I've not had a single issue with any batches with this method.
Good advice. I have been overkilling it though. I've been running 2-3Gallons of PBW mix, then 2-3G of starsan when I change kegs. I'll try to dial it back to a gallon each. It burns through a lot of c02 to use as much solution as I've been using.
I cleaned with oxyclean, rinsed with water and then used Starsan. I did this for the lines as well. How often should I remove the hose connector ports and clean them? This is only my second keg experience. Thank you Santa!
So when should I disassemble the posts and clean them. I did this the first time I filled the keg on Xmas day.
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