Out of CO2 on a weekend

[POAS]

It's Sunday and I just kegged a batch and found out that I am out of CO2. I can't purge the keg of oxygen until I get more CO2 which won't be until tomorrow. So I'll be purging it tomorrow night. Is that too long to wait? Will my beer get oxidized in 36 hours?

I also need to check for a leak because it doesn't seem like it was that long ago that I got it refilled, but that's another issue...

 

[day_trippr]

As long as the beer was transferred "gently" and has been sitting quietly since, I don't think 36 hours is going to cause measurable oxygenation...

Cheers!

 

[Doctor_M]

Time for a second co2 tank.... and if you already have one shame on you! That being said rdwhahb

 

[HumulusHead]

I've been thinking about getting a small CO2 tank for times such as this.

I think you can get them at walmart for real cheap, not sure if they are filled or not tho. also not sure if its plug n play with your current setup, but i think it would work?

 

[billl]

I think it will be fine, but if you are really worried, you can toss in a little sugar and let it carb naturally. That will take care of any potential O2 issues.

 

[sandyeggoxj]

What size tank? How many kegs have you carb'd and served? If you are new to kegging then it is okay to not have a spare, but if you have been doing this for a little while then no excuses!

I think your beer will be okay. Being cold will help. Just get some co2 on it as fast as you can. Good luck.

 

[atom]

get a keg charger for times like this...

 

[POAS]

Thanks! I just got a backup tank when I got the refill. Good idea. I have a propane backup, it just makes sense to have a CO2 backup too.