First Keg

[Dmay]

Well Kegged my first batch last night went pretty well. I didn’t realize the out spigot was attached when I put the CO2 to it and squirted a bit of brew across the room (luckily I was in my new brew room and not in the kitchen) I forced carbonated it and now cooling in the garage. Can’t wait to try it.

 

[paul_beer]

Congratulations! I am still waiting for my lhbs to get my set up together for me so I am jealous. What type of bear did you christen your system with?

 

[Dmay]

A trial batch and some spare yeast I had laying around so I am not expecting the best but still cant wait

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Force carbonation will work much better if you chill it first. Congrats on your first keg of beer! Feels good, doesn't it?

 

[gnef]

i think if he carbonates as he chills, that would be faster than waiting for it to chill, then carbonate.

have fun though, kegging is exciting. haha.

 

[Dmay]

Got the fridge today and placed keg in, well carbonated, taste isn't that great but it hasnt been sitting that long. I have an ale brewing now experiemted with some things cant wait Must drink faster t o make room hahah

 

[david_42]

Just remember, forced carbonation is not a substitute for aging.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Just remember, forced carbonation is not a substitute for aging.

I was going to say that...

 

[Jetsers]

Due to being very impatient, with this last brew, I kegged, carbed, and tasted.
It need to finish up (age)
So I pulled it out of the kegerator and let most of the pressure out, and let it age an extra 2 weeks.
Then put it back in hooked up and chilled. Much much better now.

I need to remember to let them age, since I don't bottle anymore..

Its so temping.

 

[Mikey]

So I pulled it out of the kegerator and let most of the pressure out,

Why? It won't age faster or better by being at room temp and 'flat'.