duskb
Well-Known Member
So far I've sucessfully force carbed 5 or so kegs but the latest one is being a real PITA. Here are the facts.
Force carbed a pale ale and shook keg moderately @ 30-35ish PSI for about 3-4 min while the beer was at 38*, bled off excess the next day and recharged @ 13-15 PSI. Beer tastes good @ 38* and has been drawing fine but is VERY heady (7/8 head from the tap). It settles nicely but it takes a minute to do so. I think I forced in too much CO2 this time.
I thought I'd revisit the issue today by bleeding and recharging with 9 PSI. The minute I hooked up the CO2 I heard _massive_ bubbling inside the keg. Now its literally foam to the top of the keg (its about 3/4 full so there's PLENTY of headspace).
Anoter interesting fact here. I have ice forming in the kegerator at 38*. (I believe) My supply lines have frozen on occasion and slight condensation on the floor is freezing the kegs into place. Also, my internal condensation drain reservoir is freezing too. I'm not sure if this is playing a factor or not.
I managed to rebleed but what the heck do I do from here especially with all the foam in there?
Force carbed a pale ale and shook keg moderately @ 30-35ish PSI for about 3-4 min while the beer was at 38*, bled off excess the next day and recharged @ 13-15 PSI. Beer tastes good @ 38* and has been drawing fine but is VERY heady (7/8 head from the tap). It settles nicely but it takes a minute to do so. I think I forced in too much CO2 this time.
I thought I'd revisit the issue today by bleeding and recharging with 9 PSI. The minute I hooked up the CO2 I heard _massive_ bubbling inside the keg. Now its literally foam to the top of the keg (its about 3/4 full so there's PLENTY of headspace).
Anoter interesting fact here. I have ice forming in the kegerator at 38*. (I believe) My supply lines have frozen on occasion and slight condensation on the floor is freezing the kegs into place. Also, my internal condensation drain reservoir is freezing too. I'm not sure if this is playing a factor or not.
I managed to rebleed but what the heck do I do from here especially with all the foam in there?