this thing they call patience really works....

[jonboymentalhealth]

I kegged some kit made cider in my cornie bout 6 weeks ago and had a few teething problems using widget world gas. So i upgraded to a pub gas and regulator lengthened the beer line and uped the pressure to 40 psi.

Then i must admit ive been tht busy i kinda forgot about it, but i just had a cheeky pint and i defy anyone to say it is not as good as any shop/pub bought counterparts its brilliant.
Going Cornie is definately the best move in my home brew experience only problem is now i want more..... :twisted: :twisted:

sorry video is sideways couldnt work out how to spin it round... :
okay vid is not working at all oh well
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[Dieseljockey]

Well done... :thumb:

long live the corni...... :clap:

 

[daveanson]

OK I'm going to embarrass myself I guess but what's "cornie"?

 

[jonboymentalhealth]

a cornelius keg origionally used for fizzy soft drinks but adapted for home brew. It is connected to a pub gas and can hold pressures of up to 100psi for force carbonating brews. :thumb:

 

[spitfire184]

OK I'm going to embarrass myself I guess but what's "cornie"?

At last, something I know!

A Cornelius keg is a stainless steel keg, typically used by pubs to store soft drinks. It can be used for high-pressure carbonisation.

They're about £120 new, but you can pick up refurbished ones for about £60.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornelius_keg



EDIT: Look here, there's even a great thread about them! Icky wicky let's get clicky!

 

[spitfire184]

a cornelius keg origionally used for fizzy soft drinks but adapted for home brew. It is connected to a pub gas and can hold pressures of up to 100psi for force carbonating brews. :thumb:

Noooooooooooooooo, victory stolen! :|

EDIT: Appologies for the douple-post!

 

[evanvine]

The down side is most only hold 19ltrs, so you have to sup or bottle 4 ltrs.

 

[Dieseljockey]

The down side is most only hold 19ltrs, so you have to sup or bottle 4 ltrs.

O the pain of having to sup 4 ltrs.. :rofl: :party: :pray:

 

[evanvine]

O the pain of having to sup 4 ltrs.. :rofl: :party: :pray:

Thank you for your sympathy DJ, but I shall soldier on manfully :whistle:

 

[spitfire184]

3-2-1 clear! Zap!

Ok, now I've revived the old thread...

jonboymentalhealth, how long was the drink in the keg under pressure? Unfortunately I only have until Saturday when the drink is to be served.

Does anyone else know a good amount of time to get a good amount of fizz into a drink? Not so much fizz as to make it hard to drink though, or get everyone (girls) bloated! :P

 

[Cussword]

Do a search for forced carbonation, there is a thread around somewhere with details :thumb:

 

[Crastney]

I was very impressed until I realised that you served it in a 'Strongbow' glass!
:shock:

 

[jonboymentalhealth]

I think it was more or less 2 weeks before i tried it but i just left it alone didnt try the shake technique... :

 

[queues likely]

I have been brewing under a year so far, other than tweeking everything from yeast, malts, sugar etc.
Patience is the one vital tool to the home brewer( yep read that some where) and its true.
just keep brewing allow 2 month lead time and your on the right road. :thumb: :

right i need more kegs.