t_ottoboni
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Hi guys!
This is my firts batch of beer in a keg, and I'm having trouble with foam in beer line. Here are some info:
- Keg inside fridge at 3ºC / 37ºF
- It´s been in the fridge for 15 days
- Regulator set at 14 PSI
- I'm using 1/4" ID vinil lines (3/16" won't fit QD and picnic tap)
- Lines were chilled inside the fridge before serving
- Using Picnic taps 100% open when serving
Every time I open the tap, liquid beer flows and at about half the line lenght it gets foamy.
I tried to use shorter line lenght (about 2 ft) and lower serving pressures (4 PSI): 90% foam in the glass
I tried to use longer lines (10ft, 15ft and even 50ft!) at carbonation pressure (14 PSI): 70% foam with 10ft and 40% foam with 50ft!
And it gets worse: The beer that get to the glass is flat!
What am I doing wrong?
What should I modify to get a better pour?
This is my firts batch of beer in a keg, and I'm having trouble with foam in beer line. Here are some info:
- Keg inside fridge at 3ºC / 37ºF
- It´s been in the fridge for 15 days
- Regulator set at 14 PSI
- I'm using 1/4" ID vinil lines (3/16" won't fit QD and picnic tap)
- Lines were chilled inside the fridge before serving
- Using Picnic taps 100% open when serving
Every time I open the tap, liquid beer flows and at about half the line lenght it gets foamy.
I tried to use shorter line lenght (about 2 ft) and lower serving pressures (4 PSI): 90% foam in the glass
I tried to use longer lines (10ft, 15ft and even 50ft!) at carbonation pressure (14 PSI): 70% foam with 10ft and 40% foam with 50ft!
And it gets worse: The beer that get to the glass is flat!
What am I doing wrong?
What should I modify to get a better pour?