Improving Keg Carbonation

[David Woods]

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

 

[YeastFace]

What diameter and length of beer line are you using?

 

[Rwilts]

Also think 1 week is too short if your set and forget at that pressure...

 

[David Woods]

Beer line is 3/8 reduced down for about a foot and about 6ft long

 

[Caramel Ox]

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.