I kegged my porter about 2 weeks ago. I put it in my keg orator under 30 psi of beer gas. After a week it was still pouring flat. I gave it another week and it is still not purring the creamy head. I put co2 on it for 2 days at like 20 psi with no improvement. Any ideas? I am still new to the nitro thing. Any tips would be welcomed.
Nitro question.
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JuanMoore
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It's very difficult and slow to carb using beergas, so most people carb with CO2, and then use the beergas to serve it.
You are using a nitro faucet right? Are you sure the restrictor plate is in place? What temp was the beer at when you left it on 20psi for 2 days? Have you tried increasing the serving pressure?
I have no experience with beergas but understand it is usually around a 3:1 ratio nitrogen to CO2. Also read something about carbonating with CO2 the preferred method and then running beergas for the pours. I believe, but am probably wrong; the nitrogen does not mix well with beer but the high pressure used to push the beer across the plates in a stout tap is what gives the creamy head.
I have no experience with this, just what I remember from reading. I'm more than likely wrong. Did I mention that?
I have no experience with this, just what I remember from reading. I'm more than likely wrong. Did I mention that?
beergolf
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I found that if I carb with CO2 at about 5-8lbs (my fridge is at 45 degrees) for about a week or two and then hook up the beergas set at 30-35 lbs. I get a great pour using that method.
You are using a stout faucet, right?
You are using a stout faucet, right?
Yes sir I am. My first keg was already carbed so I have not had to solve doing an uncarbed one. The first one was too foamy so I have been taking it easy this time around. Your pressures are very helpful. Thanks for posting them!
