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To: brewer1516

How long do you carbonate and at what pressure? Thanks


41 posted on 01/30/2016 6:56:38 AM PST by logitech
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To: logitech

I typically carbonate about a week. The trick for brewers patience is having another beer already on tap!

The target beer style carbonation and keg temperature dictates the pressure you use. Here’s a chart for guidance (there are tons out there):
http://s5.photobucket.com/user/bigsteele/media/ABC/Carbonationchart.png.html

Here are examples of volumes of C02 by style:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/attachments/f35/45720d1327974461-first-time-force-carbing-beer-styles-volumes-co2.png


42 posted on 01/30/2016 9:41:42 AM PST by brewer1516
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