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by james1988
Sat May 27, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Granny state!
Replies: 37
Views: 6254

Re: Granny state!

Morning, Great thread. I think I might try this myself. I run and cycle a lot on the weekend and find just having a beer or two causes me to become fairly dehydrated so I tend to only drink on a Sunday night. Having the option to have a 'beer' on a warm evening without having to worry about dehydrat...
by james1988
Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps
Replies: 43
Views: 10571

Re: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps

Evening all, Lots to mull over in here. Yes, you're right I'm using cornelius kegs which is really where the issue lies I suppose with them operating at fairly high pressures. Temperature control maybe a good place for me to start. Peebee, I've read your guide, it's very good. I now need to work out...
by james1988
Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps
Replies: 43
Views: 10571

Re: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps

There are also a couple of hacks that you can do: 1 - Use a “pocket beer engine” (do a search here for details), just be careful on the higher carbed beers. 2 - Pour hard into a clean large jug, let the head subside and then re-pour into a glass. Both will get you much nearer a hand pull pint until...
by james1988
Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps
Replies: 43
Views: 10571

Re: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps

I might be missing something here, but is your kegerator linked up to an inkbird for example? The reason I mention this is 4c as you have pointed out is a very low temperature to serve ales and the beer will obviously absorb CO2 and be dispensed with bubbles. I have a converted freezer (keezer) wit...
by james1988
Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps
Replies: 43
Views: 10571

Re: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps

Thanks for that. I'll try and find somewhere local that stocks the mixed gas.

James
by james1988
Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:11 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps
Replies: 43
Views: 10571

Re: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps

Evening Guy,

The regulator is a bit hit and miss below about 10psi. I could probably fit a propane regulator in there somewhere but I wasn't sure what impact the flow control taps would have on the beer.

James
by james1988
Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps
Replies: 43
Views: 10571

Re: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. I don't know if it's at all possible to do. I'd be happy with a good approximation. At the moment, my beer is far too gassy for my liking.

James
by james1988
Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps
Replies: 43
Views: 10571

Cask 'style' from kegerator with flow control taps

Afternoon all, I'm not sure if what I'm asking is at all possible but... I currently serve my beers at around 10psi (at about 4c because that's as warm as the fridge gets) from my kegerator with flow control taps. I'd love to be able to emulate something close to the cask level of carbonation from i...
by james1988
Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: CO2 in Cardiff/SE Wales
Replies: 4
Views: 1652

Re: CO2 in Cardiff/SE Wales

You may have already have the gas now but if you don't and you're local to Cardiff go to Global Foods, that's where I get mine.

James
by james1988
Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Kegerator - More foam than beer
Replies: 16
Views: 4514

Re: Kegerator - More foam than beer

Kev, You're spot on in your reply, my preference would be for a much less carbonated beer. I've turned the fridge up and have vented the pressure down to 8PSI which should give me around 1.8 volumes if my guess at what the fridge temperature will settle out at is correct. I've got an Ink Bird blueto...
by james1988
Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:43 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Kegerator - More foam than beer
Replies: 16
Views: 4514

Re: Kegerator - More foam than beer

Thanks gents for the informative replies. I think I might have gone wrong somewhere with temperatures and pressures. The reason I've gone for 15psi is because I prefer my beer warmer than stone cold (I like it around cellar temperature) but that means I'm having to crank up the pressure level to sui...
by james1988
Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Kegerator - More foam than beer
Replies: 16
Views: 4514

Re: Kegerator - More foam than beer

If you have a dodgy seal at the top of your dip tube that will cause the gas in the head space to mix into the liquid in your beer line. Going from a very cold keg up into a warm font will also cause initial foaming. Generally the issue is over carbonation but if you have controlled 3 variables (te...
by james1988
Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Kegerator - More foam than beer
Replies: 16
Views: 4514

Re: Kegerator - More foam than beer

Just had a look in the fridge, the beer was actually carved upto 10psi, so I've increased the pressure to 15PSI. Theres large bubbles in the lines so I'll leave it overnight and will have another look tomorrow morning.

James
by james1988
Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Kegerator - More foam than beer
Replies: 16
Views: 4514

Re: Kegerator - More foam than beer

The reason that your beer is foaming is that it is over carbonated. It really is that simple. Correctly carbonated beer can be served from a tap fixed directly to the outpost. Forget all of that line length/diameter calculation nonsense that is just an attempt to cure over carbonation. Morning, Whe...
by james1988
Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Kegerator - More foam than beer
Replies: 16
Views: 4514

Re: Kegerator - More foam than beer

Before you pour, have a look at your beer line. Can you see gas in line or is it just liquid? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Morning Lee, I can see gas bubbles in the lines, I assume this is the carbon dioxide coming out of the solution. James PS poured a glass this morning, dropping the te...