Corny Keg leaking

[Wamphyriification]

I kegged a batch on Wednesday and gave it a shot of co2 15psi....I did not keep it under gas. I checked it the next day and it took some more gas. I forgot about it until Sunday and it took alot of gas so I am guessing a leak. I replaced the gaskets but I fear my brew is ruined. Any thoughts?

 

[Yooper]

My thought is that the keg isn't leaking. The co2 is being absorbed by the beer. I assume you've primed the keg with priming sugar?

 

[Wamphyriification]

Nope. Force carb. Normally I keep it under gas for about 3 weeks at about 12 PSI. I was down to one CO2 tank so gave it a shot at 15 and was surprised to find it needing more the next day. Lets say that it did slowly leak out some, am I in trouble? It was an awesome Imperial Red before kegging.....

 

[homebeerbrewer]

Yep, you need to send that keg to me for proper disposal... Including the beer it contains...

No, you shouldn't have any problems, there is still CO2 in the headspace. Even if there is a leak, the CO2 will remain. Try turning the keg upside down after pressurizing it. If it's leaking, you'll see where when the beer leaks out.

 

[Wade E]

Use Keg lube on all rubber O-rings including the big lid gasket, that will solve almost all the leaks unless you have a sticking poppet valve.

 

[Wamphyriification]

Thanks for the advice. Homebeerbrewer...what's your address?

 

[Wamphyriification]

Well, I did the honorable thing. I finished the last 60oz of my Ferocious ale to make room for my Imperial Red. It is now under gas full time and should be ready in 14 days or so. I have read anywhere between 1 and 3 weeks for force carb but in my experience (which is AG 6 brews) 3 weeks is the minimum. The taste changes quite a bit while under gas and it always gets better with age.

Cheers

 

[TRainH2o]

Well, you're force carbing so like Yopper said. Some of the CO2 is being absorbed into the beer. Always use the lube on your gaskets, like suggested. If you still suspect a leak, put soapy water into a spray bottle and spray the entire top of the keg, including the beer out and gas in posts. If you see bubbles, you have a leak.

 

[osagedr]

My thought is that the keg isn't leaking. The co2 is being absorbed by the beer.

This. Takes a lot of CO2 for the pressure to be equilibrated between the headspace and the beer.

 

[JayInJersey]

Yes never forget the lube (that sounded naughty)...

I had two kegs I thought were crap but once I lubed up the lid they sealed fine and once the pressure got in there the thing is tight as a drum.