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  1. tsnarski

    The Pros and Cons of 5L Kegs

    @Kenneth. There are some small regulators similar to the one I have in the article, that could work. But, you would probably need a couple cartridges to get enough to carb it. It wouldn't cost effective. Maybe get a paintball keg setup with a regulator. That is the smallest I would go to force...
  2. tsnarski

    The Pros and Cons of 5L Kegs

    @Desiree. Those brewers don't distribute 5 liter kegs. There are some German lagers out there. Seems like that would be the closest. Dap is one brand.
  3. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    Almost forgot. If you are filling for the first time, you will need to rehydrate your barrel to swell it and stop it from leaking. We used 180+ degree water the night before and dumped right before filling.
  4. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    Cheers and good luck!
  5. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    @Tim. Sorry for late reply. There is no notifications on these articles. I usually check back about once a month. We have aged 3 beers In our barrel, so far. We have aged between 3 and 6 months. It really needs to be sampled over time, to make sure you get exactly what you want. I.e. want more...
  6. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    @Jeff - Thanks for the comment. I have not used all of the different types of wood media. I used the recommendations I found from the manufacturer for the ones I have not tried. Tasting is key, for sure.
  7. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    @Hwk-I-St8 - Totally agree! CO2 purged and sealed up with special additions! I have used smaller kegs and split a batch. Added vanilla to one and spices to another. It's a great way to get a couple different beers out of batch. AND, the picnic tap is a must for sneaking a taste.
  8. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    @Mike D - You can dump the bourbon or add it. I know people use both methods. Partly depends on how much bourbon flavor you want. You can always add, but you can't take it away.
  9. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    @Morrey T - Provider usually gives you some instructions. I assume you will need to fill and hydrate the barrel to swell it, so it doesn't leak. If you want to sanitize it, fill and soaking with >180°f water or fill with ozonated water. We did that the first time. Now, we add a new beer to our...
  10. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    You can just add the bourbon. That works, too. The chips will just add more barrel/woody flavor.
  11. tsnarski

    Emulating Bourbon Barrel Aging

    I would agree. Sampling is your best friend, especially the first few weeks. You want to make sure you don't "over oak" your beer. You only need a small taste (1/2 to 1 ounce).
  12. tsnarski

    The Pros and Cons of 5L Kegs

    If you are going to do the entire batch in the mini-kegs, you only need half to one third the amount of priming sugar for use with these kegs. Don’t overdose your beer. So, adjust the amount of sugar down, in your bottling bucket. I have also heard of adding a tablespoon of sugar to each 5 liter...
  13. tsnarski

    Homebrew Talk Super Awesome Happy Funtime Giveaway

    Hey @TxBrew here is my post and pic. I got lucky with this bunch. I hope I get lucky here!
  14. tsnarski

    DIY Beer Gun for Under $40

    @CTS - Sorry for the late reply. I just noticed the comment. I was getting good carbonation levels using this filler. But, I added a rubber stopper to make it a counter pressure filler, which further cuts down on the loss. I usually kick up the pressure a few pounds a day or so before filling...
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  17. tsnarski

    The Pros and Cons of 5L Kegs

    I have one of the mini-keg growlers. I like it, too. Adds to the "cool" factor, for sure. I find that some of these tanks can get pretty pricey. I started using 2 liter pet bottles with the ball lock adaptor for emptying my kegs. I just give it a quick shot of CO2, if I don't finish it in one...
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