2nd Fermentation In The Fermenter...

[bum]

I haven't got an answer about the EB kegs. They were not pressurised, so why could't I just take the pressure out before pouring?

I think people might need to know exactly what the guts of those things were like before they could tell you how they worked. Might not get an answer at all. Even if you do get one I don't see how it'd help as it'd be different to a fermenter anyway.

But Adam did mention why you wouldn't get good results out of it anyway (ignoring pressure for a moment). The tap would provide nucleation points making the beer fizz up uncontrollably on the pour. A glass full of head. Yum!

And no, I haven't tried to be tough on the internet. I wouldn't call someone a wanker unless they were standing in front of me.

But you are being massively passive aggressive - which is the same thing.

 

[Screwtop]

There are vessels designed for use as casks for serving, have not seen them available in oz. Maybe someone could comment on availability.

In the UK they have pressure barrels (I had 2 of them) and they are the ducks nuts for storing and serving beer at the low pressures suited to UK bitters and Milds etc.

Thanks Bribie, was hoping someone with some knowledge of these caske would chime in with some info.

Pointless you putting your 2 cents in really, isn't it mate?

In your case, sure is.

Lots of brewers have offered useful replies. While I can appreciate an enquiring mind, I really do believe you should carry out the experiment for yourself, for your own personal experience and satisfaction.

Cheers,

 

[Dacky]

I think people might need to know exactly what the guts of those things were like before they could tell you how they worked. Might not get an answer at all. Even if you do get one I don't see how it'd help as it'd be different to a fermenter anyway.

But Adam did mention why you wouldn't get good results out of it anyway (ignoring pressure for a moment). The tap would provide nucleation points making the beer fizz up uncontrollably on the pour. A glass full of head. Yum!



But you are being massively passive aggressive - which is the same thing.

The EB kegs were just a big tin can with a tap at the bottom. I don't want to brew in one - I am just wondering what the difference would be when pouring the beer? As far as I can see, the just pour the beer into these drums and sealed them up, then you put the tap into the bottom and poured the beer out. There was no pressure in them so you had to drink it in one go or it would go flat.

Would the design of the tap be a factor in this?

 

[bum]

It would have to be. I'm not familiar with these cans myself so can't really comment beyond that.

Anyone else?

 

[Nick JD]

The cubes I ferment in can easily hold carbonation pressure.