Hi all,
I like to keep my keg fridge at 2.5 degrees C. I then use 70Kpa (just over 10 psi) for conditioning and dispensing my beer and this keeps the whole system in balance. Anyone familiar with a carbonation chart will know this is approximately C02 volume of 2.5 which suits the style of beer.
At these low temperatures, many of the subtle flavours and aromas of the beer cannot be enjoyed, however it is very easy to let the beer warm in the glass on a hot summers day.
The ideal temperature to enjoy an APA is debatably 7 degrees C (and above, upto 10 degrees C).
At this temperature, the pressure would need to be 102 Kpa (14.9 psi) to obtain the same volume of CO2. I would assume this would create issues with dispensing / too much head.
I would be interested to know what serving temperature and dispensing pressure other people are using with success for APA style beers.
Cheers,
Tony
I like to keep my keg fridge at 2.5 degrees C. I then use 70Kpa (just over 10 psi) for conditioning and dispensing my beer and this keeps the whole system in balance. Anyone familiar with a carbonation chart will know this is approximately C02 volume of 2.5 which suits the style of beer.
At these low temperatures, many of the subtle flavours and aromas of the beer cannot be enjoyed, however it is very easy to let the beer warm in the glass on a hot summers day.
The ideal temperature to enjoy an APA is debatably 7 degrees C (and above, upto 10 degrees C).
At this temperature, the pressure would need to be 102 Kpa (14.9 psi) to obtain the same volume of CO2. I would assume this would create issues with dispensing / too much head.
I would be interested to know what serving temperature and dispensing pressure other people are using with success for APA style beers.
Cheers,
Tony