Secondary to Keg

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Chris The Fish

Secondary to Keg

Post by Chris The Fish » Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:58 pm

Dont normally use a secondary Fv, however id like a clearer pint (hambletons Amber Export) and let the yeast drop out further.

Can anyone tell me if id need to repitch fresh yeast along with the sugars when kegging to allow the barrell to carbonate? I imagine it depends on the yeast in suspension prior too kegging, but i was wondering what the consensus is.

i dont mind a flat ale, however as its for a party id prefer to have it slightly carbonated.

Cheers in advance...

Chris
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MightyMouth

Post by MightyMouth » Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:37 pm

I think it depends on how long you leave it in the secondary, I have bottled mine from secondary after around 5 days and needed no extra yeast. I would suggest trying it without and if you see no rise in pressure after a few days you could always add a little yeast.
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Chris The Fish

Post by Chris The Fish » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:55 am

Cheers MM, Good plan.

Chris
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Sheepy

Post by Sheepy » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:00 am

You could always let the yeast drop out totaly and force carbonate with a cylinder if its going in the KK.
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Chris The Fish

Post by Chris The Fish » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:53 pm

only advisable with a keg that doesnt leak!!

mine is too temperamental to allow the co2 to remain, one minute its fully gassed, the next its empty. I really should clean it between brews.. heh heh.. :wink:
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Sheepy

Post by Sheepy » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:59 pm

Sounds like mine! I have a keg waiting for when you and Paul fancy an evening on the beer after rugby :D
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