Hi brewers
I just kegged my Homebrew for the first time, it's a 1 gallon keg that sits in my fridge, sideways ( space issue) at 48 degrees. After reading about burst carbonation techniques, I decided to set to pressure to 40 psi for 24 hours, then turn it down to 14 psi for serving pressure and leave it for another day.
I do realize now it was a big mistake since we are taking about a 1 gallon keg, not a full size 5 gallon keg, so not that much pressure and time are needed. First few pours were ok. Then almost all foam, and very very slow, to the point of no beer flow. Also, I can see a lot of co2 bubles in the beer line, so its seems that it's definetly a matter of ovecarbonation and inadequate pressure.
The beer line is 1 meter long and 5mm internal diameter by the way.
Next time I plan to use the set and forget method and play it safe. I know that it usually takes around 7-10 days to carbonate using that method for a 5 gallon keg. Any idea how long it would take for a 1 gallon keg? If it is only, as I am assuming, a matter of 3-4 days, I really dont mind waiting, specially after seeing the potencial risks of burst carbonating.
Also, if burst carbonating such a small batch, any idea what pressure and how long it it would take to carbonate?
Thanks for your answers!
I just kegged my Homebrew for the first time, it's a 1 gallon keg that sits in my fridge, sideways ( space issue) at 48 degrees. After reading about burst carbonation techniques, I decided to set to pressure to 40 psi for 24 hours, then turn it down to 14 psi for serving pressure and leave it for another day.
I do realize now it was a big mistake since we are taking about a 1 gallon keg, not a full size 5 gallon keg, so not that much pressure and time are needed. First few pours were ok. Then almost all foam, and very very slow, to the point of no beer flow. Also, I can see a lot of co2 bubles in the beer line, so its seems that it's definetly a matter of ovecarbonation and inadequate pressure.
The beer line is 1 meter long and 5mm internal diameter by the way.
Next time I plan to use the set and forget method and play it safe. I know that it usually takes around 7-10 days to carbonate using that method for a 5 gallon keg. Any idea how long it would take for a 1 gallon keg? If it is only, as I am assuming, a matter of 3-4 days, I really dont mind waiting, specially after seeing the potencial risks of burst carbonating.
Also, if burst carbonating such a small batch, any idea what pressure and how long it it would take to carbonate?
Thanks for your answers!