JebCkr
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My current setup includes the typical 5 gal bath and 5, 1 gallon mini kegs. I only have the one tap / carbonation setup (using 16g co2 cartridges), while the other 4 have just the metal cap for sealing.
So, my concern is what to do when I rack the 5 gallons. Keg 1, I'd go ahead and force carb and have read for drinking in 2-3 days. My question is what to do with the other 4.
Will filling them with flat beer and sealing until they are ready to carb lead to oxidation? If so, what is the timeline? I've no idea if the beer would spoil in 3 days or 3 months.
If oxidation is an issue, would it be acceptable to add priming sugar to the kegs not supplied with co2? Would I add the full amount to achieve full carbonation or would it be better to put in just enough to push off the oxygen in the headspace?
Any advice is appreciated.
Edit: I found some good info from Midwestsupplies. I'll update with results.
https://www.midwestsupplies.com/blogs/bottled-knowledge/how-do-i-fill-and-dispense-mini-kegs
So, my concern is what to do when I rack the 5 gallons. Keg 1, I'd go ahead and force carb and have read for drinking in 2-3 days. My question is what to do with the other 4.
Will filling them with flat beer and sealing until they are ready to carb lead to oxidation? If so, what is the timeline? I've no idea if the beer would spoil in 3 days or 3 months.
If oxidation is an issue, would it be acceptable to add priming sugar to the kegs not supplied with co2? Would I add the full amount to achieve full carbonation or would it be better to put in just enough to push off the oxygen in the headspace?
Any advice is appreciated.
Edit: I found some good info from Midwestsupplies. I'll update with results.
https://www.midwestsupplies.com/blogs/bottled-knowledge/how-do-i-fill-and-dispense-mini-kegs
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