How do you modify the 1-2-3 rule for kegging?

[rdwj]

My first batch is sitting in the secondary and I'm wondering how long I should leave it there before kegging it. I know that most people here suggest that for noobs, the 1-2-3 rule works well for bottling. Is there a similar rule for kegs?

I'd assume that I'd leave it in the secondary an additional week or two, and then one week in the keg to carbonate. Any advice??

 

[kornkob]

Simply put: you don't.

The reason for the '3' isn't just about carbonation-- it's about letting the beer rest so that it can mellow a bit with age.

Keg, bottle, whatever--- letting the beer rest after the fermentation process improves it. It's not 'done' for a few weeks after being put into the bottle/keg.

 

[david_42]

I go straight from the fermentor to kegs, so it's two weeks in the primary & four in the keg, but still six total.

 

[RichBrewer]

Another thing I've found is that the beer clarifies a lot when cold conditioned for awhile. I put the secondary in the fridge after about a week. I keep it cold for about 2 weeks then keg. I then force carbonate and it's ready to drink. About 3 weeks after kegging it is clear as can be. (If there is any left)