3 Corny Keg Quick Carbonation Methods

Quick Beer Carbonation Method Using a 5 Gallon Corny Keg System:

Note: Soak keg w/ 5 gallons of water and 1 cup baking soda overnight to deodorize. Do not use bleach in stainless steel kegs!

Method 1:

Step 1: Clean And Sanitize Keg.
Step 2: Purge keg with CO2 by attaching your gray gas fitting and filling with 5 PSI for 10 seconds
Step 3: Siphon homebrew into keg, attach lid, and add enough pressure to force lid in place
Step 4: Chill keg of beer below 40ºF
Step 5: Attach Gray gas fitting with 30PSI, shake keg for the count of 100 (About 2 Minutes)
Step 6: Allow keg to sit for at least 1 hour with pressure attached (Not more than 24 Hours)
Step 7: Slowly lower pressure to 5PSI while releasing the pressure release valve on top of keg
Step 8: Attach Black beer fitting to the out side of the keg and enjoy a frothy glass of beer!

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Method 2:

Step 1: Clean And Sanitize Keg.
Step 2: Purge keg with CO2 by attaching your gray gas fitting and filling with 5 PSI for 10 seconds
Step 3: Siphon homebrew into keg, attach lid, and add enough pressure to force lid in place
Step 4: Chill keg of beer below 40ºF
Step 5: Turn up pressure to 30 psi
Step 6: Let the keg sit under pressure for 48 to 72 hours.
Step 7: Turn off the gas main, and release excess pressure using the pressure relief valve to bring down the pressure down to 10 psi. Do a test pour. If your brew is carbonated to your liking, its ready. If not, let the homebrew sit under 30psi for 12 to 24 more hours. Then re-test.

Method 3:

Step 1: Clean And Sanitize Keg.
Step 2: Purge keg with CO2 by attaching your gray gas fitting and filling with 5 PSI for 10 seconds
Step 3: Siphon homebrew into keg, attach lid, and add enough pressure to force lid in place
Step 4: Chill keg of beer below 40º F
Step 5: Turn up gas pressure to 12 psi and let it sit until proper carbonation is achieved. This usually takes 7 to 10 days.

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