kegging

[hamrd]

Has anyone kegged 2.5 gallons in a 5 gallon keg?
I want to split a 5 gallon batch with someone but we only have 5 gallon kegs would the extra space just fill with co2?

 

[malkore]

Yes you fill the excess with CO2, after purging the headspace like you would a full keg (i.e. fill it, let it sit a few, then bleed it off and refill again.

 

[oakbarn]

Do it all the time. Caution, The kegs will carb "faster" if you lay on side. Ditto on good purge. We purge before kegging as well as afterwards.

 

[hamrd]

Thanks !!! I will just use my normal process of purging oxygen and put 20lb for a day then drop down to serving pressure until ready (usually a couple of days).