Is this really a problem?

RedOctober · Jul 6, 2009

I just racked 10 gallons of Eds Pale Ale to two 5 gallon cornies. After which i gas and purge with CO2 for storage etc.....

Well Gosh darnit! I'm empty on CO2, so I droped off my #15 at the gas place, and the tank will not be ready till tomorrow.

Question, Is an the air in the corny going to oxidize or otherwise screw the beer?

I think all will be fine, I just need to be reassured.

Thanks in advance.

Apollo · Jul 6, 2009

Take a deep breath, count backwards with me... 10 - 9 - 8- 7- 6- 5 - 4- 3- 2- 1

Everything will be fine.

GilaMinumBeer · Jul 6, 2009

Shouldn't be a problem lest you go sloshing them about.

Of course, you could always microwave some sugar water and prime. I do this often. Worst case your lid doesn't seat and you leak the CO2 but, the tank has been purged at that point.

Best case, all is well and by time your ready for the keg all that is needed is for it to chill to serving temps.

michelson39 · Jul 6, 2009

Relax. You should be fine.

I've forgotten to purge once and I didn't notice any problems.

RedOctober · Jul 6, 2009

Well I had to carry them into the basement so I am sure they sloshed about a bit. But they are both in the fridge now, I think the priming idea is good, but by the time the cold beer starts to produce CO2 my tank will be here.

brian_g · Jul 6, 2009

From my understanding exposing the beer to oxygen reduces the shelf life of the beer and that immediate effects aren't noticeable.

You know what this means?

You have to drink it faster!

Arkador · Jul 6, 2009

just toss them in the fridge and hook up gas when you have your full tank and purge at that time, it'll be just dandy!

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