Barrell not compleatly clean

[eggman]

I have a barrel problems all the time too, they empty too fast :rofl:
Seriously though if it's sealed and primed correctly it shouldn't glug air back in via the tap, this will cause the beer to oxidise and go stale alot quicker. When you open the tap the beer should be coming out under pressure, if i open mine more than halfway i end up with a glass of froth :shock:
If i have session the pressure might drop a bit and i might need to gas it up but if it's trickling out from the begining then you've definitely got issues with the seal on your lid.
When i'm kegging a brew i make sure the white o-ring is seated properly, then put some vaseline round the thread of the lid, tighten up with 2 fingers only so as not to overtighten it

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[cask is best]

I would get some gas in there asap mate, as you say you might have to gas it up as you're drinking it. Just don't let it glug air in or you'll have to drink it quick :shock:
How much sugar did you use to prime and did you use some vaseline to lub the thread on the lid?

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I have found the problem. I tightened the lid to much which in turn has warped my washer in the lid. i took the washer out and as i don't have another i tried to straighten it best i could i re Vaselined the lid but this time with extra layer to seal any possible gaps caused by the over tightening the lid.
I can't remember :wha: how much sugar i used but it would have been the recommended amount as per instructions for Coopers dark ale.


Periolus. You could have the same problem. When you put your lid on your barrel i have since found out you turn it hand tight so the washer inside the lid seals and does it's job. I was under the impression to really give it a good turn with a tee towel on the lid for extra grip and tighten it as much as i can. Check your lid and look at the washer inside i bet it's warped and not sealing the barrel properly.
Beer should gush out with some force until you get around half way down your barrel. If it's just trickling out with a glug that means there is no natural gas to force the brew out and it's full of air. Just my thought mind.

 

[cask is best]

Just checked my ale to see if there was any improvement and it is now gassing up and came out with some force :party: . Lesson learnt. When tightening the lid first check washer in lid is in place and ensure enough Vaseline is on inside of lid in all barrel grooves and only hand tighten lid.
That was a close one it's my Christmas brew.

 

[periolus]

I must admit, I do have indentations in my rubber seals a lot of the time and have changed them a few times. I don't use a towel to tighten, but do hand tighten and I guess even then I am doing it too tight.

Will need to revisit my technique!