Has my beer gone bad?!

[Rassisland]

Hi everyone! I Brewer a beer this winter( February) and kegged it a few weeks later. After a few weeks with the beer in the leg I noticed the CO2 tank was empty and the beer seemed pretty flat. I suspected a leak in my leg seal. Anyways, I unhooked the tap line from my leg and the beer has just been sitting in the keg since. If I got fresh CO2 and fixed the leak and carved the beer again would it still be good? Or has the length of time spoiled it? Any advice would be great!!

 

[BargainFittings]

Depending on where the leak was it might be fine.

Does the keg have any pressure at all?

 

[porterpounder]

The beer may have oxidized, but infection is not very likely if you followed sanitary procedure.

 

[Rassisland]

The leg has a little pressure, but probably not much. The leak was from the o-ring at the top.

 

[Rassisland]

*keg

 

[IslandLizard]

Use keg lube and always triple check that lid o-ring. Put 10 psi on the keg and open the bail. You should be able to push the lid down 1/4" on the bottom side along the edge while maintaining pressure. Repeat for the top side. There should be no gas escaping. Reclamp the bail.

 

[Rassisland]

So it still should be ok if I recarb it? As long as there is no oxidation?