Gday All.
Name's Ben. I have been brewing since 96, however just brought my first keg system. Had a look at the Ross method post and it makes the printed instructions I've got much clearer.
I have a few basic questions. If there is a good beginners guide to kegging post and someone can link me to it I would appreciate it.
Have a mate who has kegs but only did it a few times and lost interest I guess. His beer always tasted green. Having bottled for years, being able to drink the brew after a few days is new to me. Will the beer improve in the keg when cold? Bottled beer doesn't get better once refrigerated.
Also can I ferment a batch and keep it in a keg unrefrigerated? Will it age more? If so, do I have to gas the keg first? I only have one keg, but will be picking up another in a few days. I only have room for one keg in my frigde at a time and would like to have one ready to go when the other empties.
I don't normally add finings when bottling. Is it best to go with finings for a keg? I was intending that once the brew has cleared, transfering to the keg carefully should limit the amount of sediment to whats suspended in the brew.
I have mainly done kits but am interested in getting into more adventurous brews. I like clear lager style beers and pilsners. Would would you guys suggest to start with for they keg. I'm after something fairly basic so it will turn out. I don't want a disaster which may turn me off progressing with my brewing.
Thanks for putting up with a newbie kegger!
Name's Ben. I have been brewing since 96, however just brought my first keg system. Had a look at the Ross method post and it makes the printed instructions I've got much clearer.
I have a few basic questions. If there is a good beginners guide to kegging post and someone can link me to it I would appreciate it.
Have a mate who has kegs but only did it a few times and lost interest I guess. His beer always tasted green. Having bottled for years, being able to drink the brew after a few days is new to me. Will the beer improve in the keg when cold? Bottled beer doesn't get better once refrigerated.
Also can I ferment a batch and keep it in a keg unrefrigerated? Will it age more? If so, do I have to gas the keg first? I only have one keg, but will be picking up another in a few days. I only have room for one keg in my frigde at a time and would like to have one ready to go when the other empties.
I don't normally add finings when bottling. Is it best to go with finings for a keg? I was intending that once the brew has cleared, transfering to the keg carefully should limit the amount of sediment to whats suspended in the brew.
I have mainly done kits but am interested in getting into more adventurous brews. I like clear lager style beers and pilsners. Would would you guys suggest to start with for they keg. I'm after something fairly basic so it will turn out. I don't want a disaster which may turn me off progressing with my brewing.
Thanks for putting up with a newbie kegger!
