So, I wanted to get into having my own sodas on tap, specifically Sprechers Cream Soda and Big Red, so I took the plunge and purchased this keg kit from Beverage Elements
https://beveragelements.com/beverag...l-lock-keg-5-lb-co2-cylinder-all-accessories/
I cleaned the keg with OxiClean, then sanitized with Starsan and combined my water/soda syrup, put it on the gas and stuck it in the fridge a few days ago. I have the gas set to 35psi and things seemed to be fine. But since trying to taste the soda, I've noticed a couple problems. First off, the supplied picnic faucet will not handle 35psi. Soda leaks out at a decent rate unless I vent the pressure and turn the psi down on the CO2. And second, no matter what pressure I set the gas at, I get mostly foam when I pour. Even if I vent all the headspace gas and pour at 10psi, it's just mostly foam with flat soda.
So, I'm thinking my 10' beer line is just too short, even with trying to pour at a low psi? Everything stays at a constant 32 degrees, so the temp is good. I have tried pouring at many different pressures, but it's just all foam and flat soda. So, I am in need of some suggestions, hehe
https://beveragelements.com/beverag...l-lock-keg-5-lb-co2-cylinder-all-accessories/
I cleaned the keg with OxiClean, then sanitized with Starsan and combined my water/soda syrup, put it on the gas and stuck it in the fridge a few days ago. I have the gas set to 35psi and things seemed to be fine. But since trying to taste the soda, I've noticed a couple problems. First off, the supplied picnic faucet will not handle 35psi. Soda leaks out at a decent rate unless I vent the pressure and turn the psi down on the CO2. And second, no matter what pressure I set the gas at, I get mostly foam when I pour. Even if I vent all the headspace gas and pour at 10psi, it's just mostly foam with flat soda.
So, I'm thinking my 10' beer line is just too short, even with trying to pour at a low psi? Everything stays at a constant 32 degrees, so the temp is good. I have tried pouring at many different pressures, but it's just all foam and flat soda. So, I am in need of some suggestions, hehe