Ultra Barrier beer lines

[IslandLizard]

The beer was sitting in the line since the last time I tested. The second pour is the "clean" pour that wasn't sitting in the line. So I'm not sure what fast successive pours you're referring to. There's the beer in the line pour, and the beer that was in the keg not sitting in the line that followed. As mentioned, when I took the sample last test the beer in the line had a ton of yeast from a few days prior where I shook up the kegs and had a glass. This time there was no yeast issue.

I was referring to this test:

I have a bunch of friends coming over Monday and will test again with both the hefe and Wit.

 

[The_Bishop]

I used the EJ tubing once, thought it would be easier to work with. It is more flexible, but I did notice that the 1-2 ounces in the line was flat upon pouring, and when it sat for a day or two, would be both flat and oxidized. It seems to be very gas permeable. Ended up switching back to Bev-Seal Ultra.

Only part of bev seal ultra that is a bit of a PITA if I have a tower with the 90 degree barbs permanently attached to the shank. It takes some serious finger work and a little heat to get the lines on those barbs.

 

[Rev2010]

I was referring to this test:

Ah I see. When I said I'd test again I meant I would take a first pour 3oz in-line sample and one right after. Not successive pours, just the first pour of the day. I am holding off on drinking much of these beers so that I have a bunch for my friends still on tap. So the first 3oz pours will be sitting in the lines for 2 full days.


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[Rev2010]

but I did notice that the 1-2 ounces in the line was flat upon pouring, and when it sat for a day or two, would be both flat and oxidized

See now, I don't have that problem at all. Not a single sample from the first 2-3oz I've tested pouring has ever been flat in any way. Quite to the contrary my first pull samples are always fully carbonated like the rest of the pours.


Rev.

 

[The_Bishop]

Maybe they changed something recently, then. When I used it I was very underwhelmed.

 

[Unicorn_Platypus]

Sounds like multiple other users are confirming my experience with the EJ Bev lines.

I would say though that although beer left in the lines always oxidizes...any beer I pour after emptying the lines still seems fine (even for several months)

I'll try switching my lines to the stuff with PET liner that folks are recommending and report back. I take the winter off from brewing so will report back in spring

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/...ion-first-pour-keezer-is-it-the-lines.660785/

 

[Rev2010]

Forgot to post back after this weekends party. I pulled a 3oz sample of both the Hefeweizen and Belgian Wit that was sitting in the line I believe two days since last pour. Compared to samples poured immediately after and I couldn't tell any real difference. So, I dunno. Probably gonna stick with my lines. Gonna do the test again when my Pilsner and Amber are on tap then decide from there.


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[Unicorn_Platypus]

Forgot to post back after this weekends party. I pulled a 3oz sample of both the Hefeweizen and Belgian Wit that was sitting in the line I believe two days since last pour. Compared to samples poured immediately after and I couldn't tell any real difference. So, I dunno. Probably gonna stick with my lines. Gonna do the test again when my Pilsner and Amber are on tap then decide from there.


Rev.

Try it with a dry hopped beer

 

[Rev2010]

Try it with a dry hopped beer

I already have many times. My IPA is dry hopped, it's based off the NorthernBrewer Kiwi Express, a modified version of it. But yeah I use 3oz of dry hops and each time it's come out awesome. No oxidation notes at all. I'm always open to ideas and even thought maybe I was wrong when I did the test and pulled the Hefeweizen sample earlier in the thread, but since then I haven't noticed any real difference and realized that first Hefeweizen pull had a ton of yeast in the line from the keg shake up as detailed in my earlier post. I think that's why that sample tasted awful. Since then I can't detect any difference. And in the prior two years I used this tubing I had no issues. Take that info as you will. I have zero reason to defend EJ Beverage, I own no stock in that company. Solely speaking from personal experience.


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[Unicorn_Platypus]

Maybe the quality of the tubing has changed since you bought your lot?
Could also be another variable. What kind of faucet are you using?

 

[Rev2010]

Maybe the quality of the tubing has changed since you bought your lot?
Could also be another variable. What kind of faucet are you using?

Perlick. Same 630SS as I used on my previous kegerator for 2 years.


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[day_trippr]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/...ilver-beer-hose-worth-it.582794/#post-8514987

And that's that...