Brewer_Dad
Well-Known Member
Hi all, I want to pick your brain...and warn you about a long post coming.
I've read all that has to be read about kegging and carbonating, both regular and forced; I was finally able to buy a couple of 5gal kegs, as well as 2 Co2 tanks (20lb for carbonating and purging, 5lbs for the keezer I'm building), regulators and stuff. My main question is about the steps prior to the process of kegging itself. I usually go like this:
1. Ferment in primary in temp controlled chamber until FG is reached and stable. Usually 5-7 days for an ale. Will try Kveik soon.
2. Transfer to secondary vessel, where I drop gelatin and cold crush for 5-7 days.
3. Transfer to a bottling vessel at room temp, where I add dextrose and bottle.
4. Condition bottles at room temp for at least 8 days.
5. Chill, and enjoy.
So, I'll like to get general opinions on what should be the process after 1) and before 5) for kegging. Main questions are:
Do I keg directly after cold crush?
How do you keg using pressure to avoid oxigen?
In case of lagering, should I lager before or after carbonating?
Those are the questions that come to mind. Any extra tips, are well appreciated.
Cheers!
I've read all that has to be read about kegging and carbonating, both regular and forced; I was finally able to buy a couple of 5gal kegs, as well as 2 Co2 tanks (20lb for carbonating and purging, 5lbs for the keezer I'm building), regulators and stuff. My main question is about the steps prior to the process of kegging itself. I usually go like this:
1. Ferment in primary in temp controlled chamber until FG is reached and stable. Usually 5-7 days for an ale. Will try Kveik soon.
2. Transfer to secondary vessel, where I drop gelatin and cold crush for 5-7 days.
3. Transfer to a bottling vessel at room temp, where I add dextrose and bottle.
4. Condition bottles at room temp for at least 8 days.
5. Chill, and enjoy.
So, I'll like to get general opinions on what should be the process after 1) and before 5) for kegging. Main questions are:
Do I keg directly after cold crush?
How do you keg using pressure to avoid oxigen?
In case of lagering, should I lager before or after carbonating?
Those are the questions that come to mind. Any extra tips, are well appreciated.
Cheers!