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Little Dipper
Junior Member
Username: Littledipper
Post Number: 34
Registered: 02-2004
Posted From: 206.114.61.195
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 04:09 pm: | 
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Hello, I'm new to kegging and getting ready for two batches to finish in the fermenters to put them into my first two kegs. I've read just about everything I could find on kegging, but have one question (for now). When force carbonating, is it best to apply the CO2 into the 'out' tube so it goes directly to the bottom of the beer? I've read some recommendations of that, but haven't really gotten a good consensus. Thank you. |
Richard Nye
Senior Member
Username: Yeasty_boy
Post Number: 1173
Registered: 01-2004
Posted From: 65.218.192.240
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 05:01 pm: |
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I really don't think it makes much difference. I've force carbed using the shake method, but usually just pressurize it and chill it for a week. Either way I really don't think it makes a difference whether your carbing in the "in" tube or "out" tube. I use the "in" tube because I don't need a special fitting. |
Denny Conn
Senior Member
Username: Denny
Post Number: 5312
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 140.211.82.4
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 05:43 pm: |
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I've tried both and it just didn't make any difference.
LIfe begins at 60...1.060, that is.
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Paul Erbe
Intermediate Member
Username: Perbe
Post Number: 380
Registered: 05-2001
Posted From: 12.27.22.67
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 06:34 pm: |
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Get more kegs and brew enough beer so that you don't have to worry about carbing fast. |
Tom
Member
Username: Benchbrew
Post Number: 104
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 71.103.183.236
| | Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 07:52 am: |
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I tried hooking the co2 to the gas out line and didn’t really notice any difference at all other then the quick connect might get stuck. I force carb following Ken’s checklist with perfect results every time. Maybe we can get him to post that again or try a search, Trust me, its worth effort. |
Little Dipper
Junior Member
Username: Littledipper
Post Number: 35
Registered: 02-2004
Posted From: 206.114.61.195
| | Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 01:03 pm: |
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Thanks Tom. Actually Ken sent me the link to his website already via email. I plan on giving it a try this weekend.
And Paul - that's the plan. Gotta start somewhere, though.
Dave |
Mike Mayer
Advanced Member
Username: Mmayer
Post Number: 585
Registered: 12-2002
Posted From: 66.94.94.249
| | Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 05:43 pm: |
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I'm with Paul on this one. More kegs, brew more often, and stay far enough ahead that you can just apply the appropriate pressure and let it be for a week or two. |
Ken Anderson
Senior Member
Username: Ken75
Post Number: 1303
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 69.168.141.10
| | Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 07:39 pm: |
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I told Dipper the board was probably getting tired of me pimping the force carb method, hence the email.
Pimp. I like that.
Ken |
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