Budget barrel - priming rate

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Matt

Budget barrel - priming rate

Post by Matt » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:58 pm

Is it correct to reduce the priming rate when storing in a BB?

I'm drinking my Octoberthirst dark bitter from a 2G BB and I primed 17.5g/gallon, as opposed to my usual 28g/gallon for bottling (brewing sugar). It worked out fine but I wonder if anyone has any official advice on this, me being a newb and all.

Just discovered our local Wilkinsons and picked up a 5G BB yesterday for 14 quid. I'm definitely in the tight-wad-do-it-as-cheap-as-possible camp \:D/

Cheers,
Matt
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PieOPah

Post by PieOPah » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:30 pm

What pressure can the BB take? I tend to prime 1/2 tspn per pint. I have no idea on the weight as I measure out the sugar using my measuring spoons.

Could I perhaps increase this by about 50%? Would this just result in even frothier beer than normal or would it mean that the CO2 produced lasts longer?
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PieOPah

Post by PieOPah » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:41 pm

Got one of each :)

So far the most annoying thing about the KK is that I have had to regularly top up the gas. Will try more priming sugar next time.
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PieOPah

Post by PieOPah » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:49 pm

Unfortunately no way of keeping my barrels cold :(

I have them in the kitchen and the Budget Barrel is next to the Tumble Dryer (great!) with the KK next to the BB.

I would love to find the room for a fridge (which is when I would likely invest in Cornies) but for now it isn't an option!

I could possibly keep my beer outside, but I don't think the wife would appreciate me messing up her garden. Besides, with the winter months closing in, I wouldn't want my beer to freeze!
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Matt

Post by Matt » Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:33 pm

Thanks for the info DaaB 8)

I'm lucky enough to have a shed to store my brews and it is a little moment of joy filling a glass and taking a first sup through a frothy head in peace and solitude.

Cheers fellas,
Matt
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PieOPah

Post by PieOPah » Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:36 pm

While I do have a shed, all of my brewing equipment is taking over the majority of space. I would never fit my barrels in there as well.....

As well as the barrels, I do have plenty of bottles so can always have some chilled beer. Freshly poured at room temp does work for me though :)
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ColinKeb

Post by ColinKeb » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:44 pm

isnt it 1/2 oz of sugar per gallon? seems to work for me , bit flat towards the end but only for the last few pints.
cheers
colin
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eskimobob

Post by eskimobob » Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:47 pm

We currently have a nice cool cellar where I can brew (it has a door to outside) and store my cornies. Sorted 8)
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Matt

Post by Matt » Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:42 am

Sounds perfect Eskimobob. Do you have a comfy chair and runway lights for getting back up the stairs after a few? :lol:
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eskimobob

Post by eskimobob » Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:40 pm

Matt wrote:Sounds perfect Eskimobob. Do you have a comfy chair and runway lights for getting back up the stairs after a few? :lol:
:lol:
DaaB wrote:Or how about 20' of tubing and a picnic tap to save you having to go down the stairs at all
It's crossed my mind :P
Still, we're renting at the mo so I doubt the landlord would appreciate me drilling holes through the floor to get the piping upstairs :shock: :lol:
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eskimobob

Post by eskimobob » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:02 pm

DaaB wrote:know one need ever know :P
SWMBO would know :roll: and I'd probably not be able to convince her that it's a good idea. Never mind, the excercise is probably good for me :lol:
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