Not new to homebrewing, but first time kegging and I think I screwed up. I have (2) 2.5 gallon kegs. I put in my priming sugar, poured in the kegs, pressurized and then PUT IN THE REFRIGERATOR!!! Did I screw up? Can I still take them out and let them condition at room temp???
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Yep. Take the out and relax. Don't know why you would carb with priming sugar if you are kegging.
I'd leave the pressure.
Singletrack
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Those instructions seem to have been for natural carbonation in the keg. If you are force carbonating, you should not use priming sugar.
Not sure why you added sugar, but Co2 carbonates better into cold liquid, so I'd leave it. HOWEVER... you've just sweetened your beer, so perhaps leave it at room temp for a week to allow the yeast to convert that added sugar, and then stick it in the fridg for final carbonation hooked up to your Co2.
I keg condition the majority of my beers. I find the carbonation to be more consistent and overall better than force carbing.
The process to remove sugar is,........ wait and let the yeast do it. If you get directions in a kit your best bet is to throw them in the trash and ask someone on the forum. Those instruction are only good for someone wanting to ruin a perfectly good beer. Leave the pressure, it will help keep the lid on. You can carb it up now and drink it. It may have a little sweetness to it. Or you can wait a week and then carb it up. Your call.
GenIke
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There's no reason you cant prime with sugar in a keg. You just cant do it at that cold of temps. I'd keep it at room temp for a week or two then set it at serving pressure.
