CrescentHorizons Member Joined Feb 27, 2011 Messages 21 Reaction score 0 Location Charleston Sep 29, 2011 #1 Just kegged my first beer. It is a German AltBier. What should I set the Co2 level at?
BigB Well-Known Member Joined Dec 16, 2009 Messages 1,750 Reaction score 52 Location Shelby Twp, MI Sep 29, 2011 #2 That is a factor of the temperature and desired volumes. Look at this chart: http://www.kegerators.com/carbonation-table.php But, I have my alt at about 10 psi and 37F. Seems to be good for me, but I like all of my beers around 2.5 volumes. Alts are usually carbonated to 2.1-3.1 Volumes.
That is a factor of the temperature and desired volumes. Look at this chart: http://www.kegerators.com/carbonation-table.php But, I have my alt at about 10 psi and 37F. Seems to be good for me, but I like all of my beers around 2.5 volumes. Alts are usually carbonated to 2.1-3.1 Volumes.
Dan I’m not wrong. I’m left handwriting HBT Supporter Joined Oct 27, 2010 Messages 7,934 Reaction score 2,684 Location Makakilo Sep 29, 2011 #3 CH, here is a thread started by Bobby_M that gives a pretty good explanation on how to force carbonate and the different methods. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/keg-force-carbing-methods-illustrated-73328/ A pretty long thread but worth the read.
CH, here is a thread started by Bobby_M that gives a pretty good explanation on how to force carbonate and the different methods. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/keg-force-carbing-methods-illustrated-73328/ A pretty long thread but worth the read.