OK, I know there is some table floating around at force carbing at different temperatures... but i can't seem to find the correct wording in my searches. So I have some questions.
I just started and got my first keg system. I don't yet have a chest freezer for good storage so i'm planning on storing in my basement (consistent temps in the mid to upper 60's).
Can anyone confirm my plan as follows. I want to force carb at room temperature (i know this will take a higher PSI but should yield similar results). I want to store the keg at serving pressure (5-10psi). I would then like to distribute to a growler for relatively immediate consumption (within the week). I'm wonder if a should use a homemade beer gun to fill with counter pressure... or a "growler tube" on a picnic tap. Then refrigerate to cool my brew. I know growler caps aren't reliable so storage in a growler for a long time is not a good idea. Also I am aware that the best method is to ensure the headspace in the growler is limited (capping on foam or purging the head space with CO2; depending on the bottling method).
From my research I think this should work. Any tips or pointers? Any resources on carbing at room temp?
I just started and got my first keg system. I don't yet have a chest freezer for good storage so i'm planning on storing in my basement (consistent temps in the mid to upper 60's).
Can anyone confirm my plan as follows. I want to force carb at room temperature (i know this will take a higher PSI but should yield similar results). I want to store the keg at serving pressure (5-10psi). I would then like to distribute to a growler for relatively immediate consumption (within the week). I'm wonder if a should use a homemade beer gun to fill with counter pressure... or a "growler tube" on a picnic tap. Then refrigerate to cool my brew. I know growler caps aren't reliable so storage in a growler for a long time is not a good idea. Also I am aware that the best method is to ensure the headspace in the growler is limited (capping on foam or purging the head space with CO2; depending on the bottling method).
From my research I think this should work. Any tips or pointers? Any resources on carbing at room temp?