Hi Thanks for the reply, 34-36 deg temp, I have an older Perlick fridge industrial type the neck is ice cold too ,its on my balcony and near winter now , I tried opening faucet as you said , set the co2 from 0-psi to 30psi and all in between! 95% foam , no air leaks its just a mystery , its my 1st barrel maybe I'll try a different beer next , thanks so much for your help and time , Ian
@sidecrusher Try lowering it down to 5 PSI, draw off some, and let the keg rest a while to let its internal pressure drop down to 5 PSI. Also, there needs to be a certain amount of beer line for a certain amount of restriction. This slows down the beer, and lowers turbulence as it flows thu the system. Did you buy the equipment new ? There should be a small white plastic ball about the size of a BB in the main tap. It's purpose is also to slow down the speed of the liquid.
@jacebigelow Lastly, sometimes I will keep a small party cup next to the tower, and use that to collect the first 3-4 oz [of foamy beer] that comes out of the tap, if i have not used it in several days. CO2 tends to outgas from the beer as it sits in the beer line, and this will cause foam the first time you dispense that day.
Hi,thats a nice pour I have to use a pitcher because of all the foam ! the beer is cold the co2 is set at 8psi I've tried lower and higher its still 90%foam
settles in glass ok, I have a 50 litre keg , how can I keep it good for 4 weeks or more ?should I leave it hooked up to the CO2 all the time with the keg tapped or should I close the keg after each pour ? or at the end of each nights drinking ?if it goes flat can it be re-carbonated?,its my 1st keg and any help would be appreciated, thanks!
@sidecrusher First, colder beer is less foamy. What are your temps ? Second, taking steps to properly CHILL the entire beer line up into the tower, and the faucet tap will greatly reduce foam. Remember, there is over a foot of warm beer line up there. See my other videos on how to chill it. Third, opening the faucet tap QUICKLY and FULLY reduces foam. OPEN or SHUT - nothing in between. Fourth, i believe most people leave the CO2 valve open all the time. Yes, it can be re-carbonated, over time
i have a kegerator (danby) and cannot get a good pour like that straight into the glass. i always have to open the faucet into a pitcher until the beer runs clear, then slip the glass under the faucet. it's like opening the faucet causes too much disturbance and creates a bunch of foam, so the first couple of ounces has to be poured off. if i pour a second glass right away, that one's usually fine. but if it sits for an hour+, i have to pour off again. any tips???
@lauramadigan First, colder beer is less foamy. What are your temps ? Second, lower pressure beer is less foamy. What is your CO2 pressure ? Third, taking steps to properly CHILL the entire beer line up into the tower, and the faucet tap will greatly reduce foam. Remember, there is over a foot of warm beer line up there. See my other videos on how to chill it. Fourth, opening the faucet tap QUICKLY and FULLY reduces foam. OPEN or SHUT - nothing in between.
@jewsh666 I think this beer was LaBatt Blue. I don't brew my own beer anymore due to lack of time. Plenty of bottled Vermont micro-brews avail to keep me happy :)
hey jace! me again--we have a kegerator too! my husband homebrews and so we always have two different beers on tap. during the summer i love making shandys. -heather in hinesburg
Hi Thanks for the reply, 34-36 deg temp, I have an older Perlick fridge industrial type the neck is ice cold too ,its on my balcony and near winter now , I tried opening faucet as you said , set the co2 from 0-psi to 30psi and all in between! 95% foam , no air leaks its just a mystery , its my 1st barrel maybe I'll try a different beer next , thanks so much for your help and time , Ian
sidecrusher 3 months ago
@sidecrusher Try lowering it down to 5 PSI, draw off some, and let the keg rest a while to let its internal pressure drop down to 5 PSI. Also, there needs to be a certain amount of beer line for a certain amount of restriction. This slows down the beer, and lowers turbulence as it flows thu the system. Did you buy the equipment new ? There should be a small white plastic ball about the size of a BB in the main tap. It's purpose is also to slow down the speed of the liquid.
jacebigelow 3 months ago
@jacebigelow Lastly, sometimes I will keep a small party cup next to the tower, and use that to collect the first 3-4 oz [of foamy beer] that comes out of the tap, if i have not used it in several days. CO2 tends to outgas from the beer as it sits in the beer line, and this will cause foam the first time you dispense that day.
jacebigelow 3 months ago
Hi,thats a nice pour I have to use a pitcher because of all the foam ! the beer is cold the co2 is set at 8psi I've tried lower and higher its still 90%foam
settles in glass ok, I have a 50 litre keg , how can I keep it good for 4 weeks or more ?should I leave it hooked up to the CO2 all the time with the keg tapped or should I close the keg after each pour ? or at the end of each nights drinking ?if it goes flat can it be re-carbonated?,its my 1st keg and any help would be appreciated, thanks!
sidecrusher 4 months ago
@sidecrusher First, colder beer is less foamy. What are your temps ? Second, taking steps to properly CHILL the entire beer line up into the tower, and the faucet tap will greatly reduce foam. Remember, there is over a foot of warm beer line up there. See my other videos on how to chill it. Third, opening the faucet tap QUICKLY and FULLY reduces foam. OPEN or SHUT - nothing in between. Fourth, i believe most people leave the CO2 valve open all the time. Yes, it can be re-carbonated, over time
jacebigelow 4 months ago
nice pour!
i have a kegerator (danby) and cannot get a good pour like that straight into the glass. i always have to open the faucet into a pitcher until the beer runs clear, then slip the glass under the faucet. it's like opening the faucet causes too much disturbance and creates a bunch of foam, so the first couple of ounces has to be poured off. if i pour a second glass right away, that one's usually fine. but if it sits for an hour+, i have to pour off again. any tips???
thanks!
lauramadigan 1 year ago
@lauramadigan First, colder beer is less foamy. What are your temps ? Second, lower pressure beer is less foamy. What is your CO2 pressure ? Third, taking steps to properly CHILL the entire beer line up into the tower, and the faucet tap will greatly reduce foam. Remember, there is over a foot of warm beer line up there. See my other videos on how to chill it. Fourth, opening the faucet tap QUICKLY and FULLY reduces foam. OPEN or SHUT - nothing in between.
jacebigelow 1 year ago
looks like a lager. You brew it yourself? I love the beer clean glass
jewsh666 1 year ago
@jewsh666 I think this beer was LaBatt Blue. I don't brew my own beer anymore due to lack of time. Plenty of bottled Vermont micro-brews avail to keep me happy :)
jacebigelow 1 year ago
great looking beer if you brewed it yourself. looks like the tides down tho
ozza82ozza82 1 year ago
Hello Jace...do you work nights?
dldupuy 2 years ago
Yup, but also up late like a night owl at home.
jacebigelow 2 years ago
hey jace! me again--we have a kegerator too! my husband homebrews and so we always have two different beers on tap. during the summer i love making shandys. -heather in hinesburg
heatherwelly 3 years ago
sir you are living my dream
RobotsandRacecars 3 years ago
I get to come home to this every morning.
Check out my other videos... i keep myself pretty occupied !
jacebigelow 3 years ago
wow if only i was 21... and liked it... lol wanna get a coke keg?? lol
hondaking230 3 years ago
You could always get non-alcoholic beer.
jacebigelow 3 years ago