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Traveling with homebrew

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by MiniXP, Jul 11, 2013.

 

  1. #1
    MiniXP

    New Member

    Posted Jul 11, 2013
    I am kegging a beer right now that I plan on taking on vacation with me when I leave tomorrow.

    I will be driving and stopping at a hotel overnight, so the beer is going to get warm at some point. Right now it is room temperature.

    I plan on burst carbing it. Would it be better to chill it for the night and then have it warm up for around 24hrs and then chill it when I get to my destination or should I just leave it warm and chill it when I get there?
     
  2. #2
    bobeer

    Fermentation Specalist

    Posted Jul 12, 2013
    If it's going to get warm anyway, if it were me, I'd just leave it at room temp until you're ready to drink it. But if I was really in your shoes i'd get a cheap cooler and fill it with ice, on the 2nd day, so you can crack it the second you get there! :rockin:

    I just got back from vacation last week. I wish I was going again; and with homebrew!!
     
  3. #3
    processhead

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jul 12, 2013
    It will burst carb more quickly/readily if it is cold.

    Why not carb/chill it and wrap it in a sleeping bag to slow down the warming process while en-route?
     
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