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Brewing => Technique => Topic started by: chrismccull on January 29, 2012, 11:01:13 AM

Title: Carbonation
Post by: chrismccull on January 29, 2012, 11:01:13 AM

What technique do you use for force carbonation?  High psi for a few days, say 30 psi for 2 days, or, do you follow the chart according to the style of beer and carb at a lower pressure for a longer duration?

I am planning on following the cart and letting it carb for 7 days.

Title: Re: Carbonation
Post by: Chris Craig on January 29, 2012, 11:45:36 AM

I carb at 30psi for 2 days, then set to serving pressure.  I found that my beer still needed 2 or 3 days at serving pressure before it was just right.

Title: Re: Carbonation
Post by: Chris Craig on January 29, 2012, 11:47:46 AM

7 days at serving pressure may not be enough.  I've read in a few places that you'll need at least 2 weeks, possibly more.  

You can also carb with corn sugar, charge with about 5psi, and let it sit for 2-3 weeks at room temperature. I plan to do that once my keezer is full.

Title: Re: Carbonation
Post by: chrismccull on January 29, 2012, 12:33:56 PM

Thanks Chris.

Title: Re: Carbonation
Post by: Kyle on January 29, 2012, 05:00:27 PM

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=657 (http://nbcba.org/forum/index.php?topic=657.0)