Pressure Keg Beer - How long will it last?

[davvac]

Hi all

I've got my first brew in the keg, conditioning ready for Christmas. I have the CO2 kit ready, but it occurred to me that the beer would probably last a few days in a cool place without added gas. I suspect with my friends and family we could get through it in 2 or 3 days. However when I buy small quantities of 'bright' ale from my local breweries (Tring and Chiltern - lucky me), it needs drinking up within 24 hrs.

Does anyone know from experience how quickly the beer would oxidise if I just open the cap whilst pouring and don't use the CO2?

Cheers

Dave

[Parva]

Probably within a couple of days. However, I'd be more concerned about drinking 'flat' beer using that method. If you keep it under CO2 pressure it should retain its carbonation.

[davvac]

Thanks Parva

I'm looking for a reasonably flat real ale style beer, but I do like a little life in it.

I guess it's no biggie to just blast some CO2 in as we drink down the keg. I imagine this may prolong the life of the beer as well.

Cheers

Dave

[clatters69]

Hi all

I've got my first brew in the keg, conditioning ready for Christmas. I have the CO2 kit ready, but it occurred to me that the beer would probably last a few days in a cool place without added gas. I suspect with my friends and family we could get through it in 2 or 3 days. However when I buy small quantities of 'bright' ale from my local breweries (Tring and Chiltern - lucky me), it needs drinking up within 24 hrs.

Does anyone know from experience how quickly the beer would oxidise if I just open the cap whilst pouring and don't use the CO2?

Cheers

Dave

Apologies for changing the subject slightly. I have sampled the delights of the Tring Brewery many times, but the Chiltern Brewery has thus far eluded me. Do they offer a tasty brew? I am particularly fond of Tring Blonde and Side Pocket for a Toad.

[Lillywhite]

...... but the Chiltern Brewery has thus far eluded me. Do they offer a tasty brew?

Good reference site:-

http://www.beermad.org.uk/brewery/233&m ... ctfind=yes

Take your pick.

[clatters69]

Fantastic. I will go through that site with a fine toothed comb. Thanks.

[davvac]

Hi Clatters

Their two "everday" beers are Chiltern Ale and Beechwood Bitter - sub 4% and 4.5% ish respectively.

Nice stuff, but Tring produce a much wider range of beers in different styles. Once their brewery shop opened I was converted. Plus it's nearer home for me.

If you get the chance try their Mansion Mild, it's superb! Only one bottled beer though at the moment compared to Chiltern's 4 or 5.

Hmm that gets me thinking about the next brew... Anyone know a good Mild kit?

Cheers

Dave

[Lillywhite]

................. but Tring produce a much wider range of beers in different styles.

http://www.beermad.org.uk/brewery/988&m ... ctfind=yes

[clatters69]

Hi Clatters

Their two "everday" beers are Chiltern Ale and Beechwood Bitter - sub 4% and 4.5% ish respectively.

Nice stuff, but Tring produce a much wider range of beers in different styles. Once their brewery shop opened I was converted. Plus it's nearer home for me.

If you get the chance try their Mansion Mild, it's superb! Only one bottled beer though at the moment compared to Chiltern's 4 or 5.

Hmm that gets me thinking about the next brew... Anyone know a good Mild kit?

Cheers

Dave

Hmm.I can feel a trip to Tring coming on.