Improving Keg Carbonation

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David Woods

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My brews in the keg seem to be a bit low in carbonation, head vanishing straight away and very few bubbles in the beer despite following the calculator for carbonation.

The last brew - an IPA - whilst it was carbed was very low. The calculator suggested for 2.7 volumes at 7c - 13 PSI - I used 15 but it was still too low. When I fill the keg I give it 37 PSI to seal the lid and get things going then set it at 15PSI for a week which I serve it at.

Don't want to over carb as i have spent time getting the flow right but am I doing something wrong or missed something. Checked for leaks and all good so would like some pointers to improve things.

Many thanks
 
Brewfather gives me 17psi for those numbers. You can’t read enough accuracy from a regulator gauge to be sure how it is really set. Turn up a little and wait a few days as a suggestion.
 
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