AI says to treat a mini keg (almost) same as a bottle. True?

[1OldJarhead]

I picked up a one-gallon mini keg (pictured) and asked the Google Universe about using it in the carbonation phase, and the very quick AI response said, “Yes, but allow the pressure to build to 25 psi for four days, then vent it down to 12 psi for the rest of the time. Okay… but it would be great to hear a second opinion! So do I just rack it, then assemble it with tap and all, and just keep an eye on the pressure gauge? -And while I’m on a roll here’s a second question: the hose for the tap of course goes to the bottom of the keg; what about the (hopefully small) amount of trub that accumulates? Just suck it out in the first few draws? Thanks much!

 

[mac_1103]

Are you talking about priming or spunding or force carbonating?

 

[fluketamer]

i have run a lot of minikegs for a while.
i have never had good luck using the little carts. if you are going to prime in them that works. you could even cut the dip tube a little if worried about trub.

i change the tap and use growler spears instead they work better IMO.

growler spear:

this thing also works well :

good luck
this moved me into full blown kegging