Keg carbonation

[phildo79]

Presumably it is recommend to carbonate before conditioning, rather than after? Especially if you roll the keg around!

Or why not just keep it at serving pressure (usually about 8PSI) with the gas bottle and regulator connected during the entire conditioning period?

It does make sense to roll it around though, since it will greatly speed up absorption of CO2, just like shaking an already carbonated drink speeds up the release of gas.

I read where a recommendation to give it 2 days at 40PSI, then reduce to serving pressure. I'm unsure if one is supposed to simply wait while that CO2 is absorbed and the head pressure reduces, or leak off the gas?

Are you mentioning this because of a clarity issue? I guess so, if you don't filter the beer during transfer. Otherwise, I don't see the issue.

 

[ssashton]

You are right I don't filter...yet. I just got corny kegs for xmas, first brew transfered in today.

I've considered filtering but so far not too convinced I want the extra hassle and required CO2 rather than just a bit of added sugar.

But I see your point now I think, if it is not filtered beer then there is no reason to force carbonate, is there?

 

[phildo79]

Sorry, I may have worded that wrong. By filtering, I mean just trying to keep as much gunk as possible from the fv going into the keg. I use a very small grain bag (you sometimes get them with hops from CML on eBay). I use an elastic band and firmly attach it to the end of a Syphon tube. So far it has worked a treat. Before doing this, sometimes the dip tube would get clogged with hop pellet particles. Which is a pain in the arse to fix.