Kegging Temps

[Super64]

Boy, this is great section.

I'm exploring kegging and picking up a "starter" kit.

This led to some questions.

1. The chart I saw for how much CO2 psi to use only seems to go up to 60 degrees. So is it necessary to carb a beer at temps cooler than room temp?
Meaning the keg must be in a fridge.

2. If the answer to Question 1 is Yes, then must the keg be upright, or can it be stored on its side while carbing?

Thanks.

 

[brew_ny]

here is a chart that goes to 65 degrees

your beer will carbonate at lower psi the colder it is

as to laying it on it's side I cannot see why you couldn't, me I would just worry about it leaking

if it sealed I do see why it would leak

hope someone that has done it chimes in

all the best

S_M

 

[zachattack]

You can also use a calculator instead of a chart, some of those go higher.

Like this one:
http://www.brewersfriend.com/keg-carbonation-calculator/

It might actually carbonate faster if the keg is on its side, since you'll have more surface area between the liquid and the gas. But you have to be very careful as beer will easily flow back into the CO2 line and can damage your regulator. Probably not worth the risk.