How do you force carbonate?
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How do you force carbonate?
by ScreaminSlim » Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:30 am
I've searched through this forum to find an answer to the question...
How do you force carbonate? Is that just using direct CO2 instead of yeast?
I am using the Coca-Cola version of the Corny keg.
Any help on this, please?
Topics: how to force carbonate beer, using CO2 to carbonate beer, CO2 instead of yeast for carbonation
How do you force carbonate? Is that just using direct CO2 instead of yeast?
I am using the Coca-Cola version of the Corny keg.
Any help on this, please?
Topics: how to force carbonate beer, using CO2 to carbonate beer, CO2 instead of yeast for carbonation
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Re: How do you force carbonate?
by Wild » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:59 am
ScreaminSlim wrote:How do you force carbonate? Is that just using direct CO2 instead of yeast?
No. You're using CO2 instead of priming sugar. Yeast is still needed to create beer from wort. Once primary and secondary (if used) is complete, rack to a keg and force carb.
ScreaminSlim wrote:I am using the Coca-Cola version of the Corny keg.
I use Pepsi (ball lock). They work the same. Here's a table for you to use:
http://www.bossbeer.org/tips/carbonation_imp.htm
Tip 1: Put about 10# of pressure in the keg after racking and wait a few minutes. CO2 is heavier than air so when you purge your keg, pressure release valve and both poppets, you'll eliminate the O2 out of the keg.
Tip 2: Attach your CO2 and fill to your desired pressure. Chill the keg with the CO2 on it for 5-7 days per chart and there you go.
Tip 3: If you want your beer sooner, do Tip 1, set CO2 pressure to serving temp and drop temp on keg to 30°F. When temp is reached, shake keg until no more gas is passing through the regulator. Chill for a couple of hours and repeat shake. Beer is ready in 6 hours.
Tip 4: Patience will always make the beer taste better.
Good luck,
Wild
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by ScreaminSlim » Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:01 am
Thanks for the info, Wild. Very much appreciated... 
I may or may not give it a try.
I may or may not give it a try.
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by ScreaminSlim » Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:30 pm
Okay, you've talked me into it, I'll give it a try. THX
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