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I’ve just finished kegging 2 Young’s American IPA kits. Absolute nightmare! I dropped the hops in 2 days ago and they dispersed as they should. However, the brew was like a green porridge this afternoon and it took me ages siphoning it into the barrels through the muslin bag as it was clogging...

I tried brewing from kits in the early 80’s when it was very hit and miss and the kits were very basic as well so I gave up, but decided to try again during lockdown. Wow, the kits available now are so much better, as is the equipment and I haven’t looked back.

I recently obtained 2 brass S30 valves with pin fitted. Can anyone tell me how to remove the pin mechanism please. I’ve taken out the o rings but they are stuck solid, unlike the stainless steel ones which just fall out. Thanks

My Coopers European Lager is almost ready for Kegging/Bottling. I’m an Ale man at heart so I don’t like a great deal of fizz, so I’m looking for advice regarding the amount of dextrose to add for bulk priming: 1. If I bottle it 2. If I keg it Thanks 😊

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King Keg Top Tap 😊

I don’t know - there’s nothing stamped on the barrel but I’m thinking they can take more pressure than the plastic ones.

I need to replace the tap on one of my barrels and wanted to try a metal one. Any recommendations? Thanks

It’s an old Boots Aliminium barrel 😊. I converted it to operate with S30 and pressure gauge.

Thanks! I’ll try that once I’ve finished it. With regards to the barrel, the co2 inlet and outlet vents packed up years ago, but I recently decided to drill the cap and insert the S30 and a pressure gauge and it seals brilliantly! No distortions like you can get with the plastic ones I guess.

Hi all. I’ve added an S30 valve and pressure gauge to an old boots aluminium barrel. It’s all sealed up well with an IPA currently priming. However, the gauge gas gone past the maximum psi shown on the gauge of 15 so it doesn’t look like the S30 release is kicking in when it should. Any ideas as...

Hi All. I’m trying to complete a Muntons Belgian style Ale. First fermentation went as planned, but on transferring to new bucket along with 500g of light spraymalt with half cup of yeast lees from 1st bucket there was no evidence of further fermentation through airlock and reading has remained...

Thanks for your advice 👍 Appreciated 😊

OOPS! Yes, on checking, the Festival kits priming sachets are 150g for 40 pints which would equate to 120g for 32 pints. Yes?

Hi All. I've just started a Woorfordes Admirals Reserve. When it comes to bottling I need to add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to each bottle for priming. I'm not a lover of adding sugar to the bottles as I find it too easy to add too much and end up with 'gushing' bottles on opening. I prefer the...

I’m testing the pressure retention on another barrel I have. I filled it 3/4 with water before charging and found no leaks from the cap or valve and strong flow from the tap, but after leaving it overnight I found no pressure left. I’m a bit puzzled. I’m no physicist, but is the water absorbing...

Thanks for your tips 👍

Thanks, I’ll check these points over 👍