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Transferring carbonated beer between kegs

Discussion in 'Bottling/Kegging' started by chemman14, Jan 26, 2012.

 

  1. #1
    chemman14

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    Cant this be done without a pressure valve on the gas out of the keg being transferred to? My plan was to lager while carbonating my beer then transferring using a jumper from one out post to the next. Is it necessary to maintain head pressure on the receiving keg? Or can I simply open the relief valve?
    Thanks in advance :mug:
     
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  2. #2
    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    You need to pull the relief valve during the transfer, so the beer keeps flowing. It works great!
     
  3. #3
    malkore

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 26, 2012
    No need to have a special valve...you have it all correct. out post, to out post, and crack the lid open.

    you will get some foaming but if you go slow you shouldn't have a beer foam snake at the end (we reserve that for star san only!)
     
  4. #4
    chemman14

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 27, 2012
    So push it with 2-3 lbs of co2?
     
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    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Jan 27, 2012
    Yes, that works great.
     
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