yesbut would I condition in keg? Pre carb or post force carb. Also would I leave it the same amount of time 2weeks?
This is exactly how I do it and it works great. Helps to have several kegs but I let gets prime and condition in the keg for at least 3 weeks, then when they are 'on deck' for the kegerator I throw them in my chest fridge where they sit for about a month and then they go in to the kegerator when a keg kicks.If you want to prime the keg, and not force carb it, use 1/2 of the priming sugar you would use for bottling, usually 2.5 ounces by weight per 5 gallons. Then keep it at room temperature for at least two-three weeks.
Even if you're priming the keg, I'd suggest giving it a shot of co2, purging, and giving it another shot. This will eliminate any oxygen in the headspace, plus ensure that the lid is sealed. I spray the top lid and posts with some star-san mixture and check for leaks before calling it good.
Thanx, yes I have a large stand up fridge just for brewing. Is there a particular range for temperature
That is how I do it. After transferring I just let the beer warm back up to room temp and condition. I don't think that one temp cycle hurts anything.My only issue with that is if I (crash) the fermenter. And I have to condition it at room temperature, would the temp change effect the beer.? Or how would I adjust to condition keg?
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