Robert Pretty Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hi Guys How are you guys finding the consistency of carbonation between kegs and brews? Just drinking a Coopers Pale after 3 weeks seems a little light on for carbonation. Drinkable. Using the supplied Brewprint bar. What effects the carbonation? The bottles seem more carbonated than the kegs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Is dextrose better? How much how you put in a keg? 6 long neck scoops? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Robert Pretty said: Is dextrose better? How much how you put in a keg? 6 long neck scoops? Thanks Kegging guys on here have recommended and use 30 to 33g per keg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Robert Pretty said: Hi Guys How are you guys finding the consistency of carbonation between kegs and brews? Just drinking a Coopers Pale after 3 weeks seems a little light on for carbonation. Drinkable. Using the supplied Brewprint bar. What effects the carbonation? The bottles seem more carbonated than the kegs. Hi Robert. Three weeks can be a bit “weak” on carbonation, depending upon storage temperature. It will approve as the brew matures. The kegs can take a bit longer due to the larger volume and again the storage temperature. If bottles or kegs are stored 16C (61F) or lower carbonation will slow and take longer. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Thanks Mark. That makes sense, the storage temp hasn't been consistently over 16 degree stored in a cupboard on a concrete floor in the middle of a double brick house. Average temps up here in the Hunter Valley have only been mid 20's . As summer kicks in and the temp rises . You guys that live in older climates how do you store in winter? Heater mats! Edited November 9, 2020 by Robert Pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 3 Droids Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, Robert Pretty said: Thanks Mark. That makes sense, the storage temp hasn't been consistently over 16 degree stored in a cupboard on a concrete floor in the middle of a double brick house. Average temps up here in the Hunter Valley have only been mid 20's . As summer kicks in and the temp rises . You guys that live in older climates how do you store in winter? Heater mats! When I bottle/bottled place in a box and put an old jumper on top or blanket. However I normally allowed 6 weeks before consumption so things generally ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted November 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Just bought a cheap thermometer to see what storage temp is at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Pretty Posted November 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Hi fellow Droiders Just got home , to see my 6 week old Coopers XPA leaking from the beer valve. Couldn't hand tighten, got half a turn with the shifter. Just started to morning. Obviously no carbonation issues here. Thermometer was reading 23 degrees. Strange how this has happened so late in the carbonation cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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