Can't get a good pour from 3 gallon kegs

Drewtattoo · Feb 17, 2015

Does anyone use 3 gallon kegs? I received 4 and use them with 10 gallon batches. They are a pain in the butt so far. I have tried everything with these kegs. From almost no pressure to close to 20 psi. It doesn't matter, I get a super foamy pour. At first I thought it may be the honey in the Kölsch batch but no, same exact thing with the next Vanilla Porter brew. I do not force carbonate either. I just don't understand what's going on. I have changed co2 tanks, hoses, connectors and tap. Any suggestions? Thanks much.

microbusbrewery · Feb 17, 2015

You have me curious. I bought some a little while back because I got an awesome deal, but I haven't done much with them yet. I have an experimental beer that I wanted to try on CO2 and nitro, so I was going to split it between two kegs. I'm still a couple weeks out but I'll report back with my experience.

BrewerBrad82 · Feb 17, 2015

How long are your dispensing lines and what ID? Are the kegs cold? Have you checked for any obstructions in the poppet valve on the keg?

BeefsBeer · Feb 17, 2015

I have two nicely functioning kegco 3 gallon ball lock kegs i recently acquired.

grevengrevs · Feb 17, 2015

subscribing to this thread. I have one 3 gallon keg that i want to use one my cruiser when we are peddling around town.

Ski12568 · Feb 17, 2015

I've been reading about keg line length, maybe this link will help

http://www.mikesoltys.com/2012/09/17/determining-proper-hose-length-for-your-kegerator/

beergolf · Feb 17, 2015

I have a bunch of 2.5 gallon kegs and have no issues with them. So I have no idea what your problem is. If you are not having problems with your other kegs then it is even a bigger mystery.

Drewtattoo · Feb 17, 2015

I needed some grain so I went to my local brew shop here today. I asked about line length since a few of you brought it up in replies. You guys were dead on! My line was 3 feet and the guys said to double it. Thank you for suggesting this as an option. It's a new mini kegerator I made for these little kegs. There isn't a lot of room but I made it work and I finally pulled a great one. Thanks much.