I have just packaged off my first batch in a keg. Everything went well and I set the pressure to 25psi initially (70F temperature, American IPA) looking for 2.5 volumes of CO2. I am in not hurry to have the beer fully carbonated quickly preferring to take time and get it right.
What I have noticed is that the pressure drops with time. The co2 cylinder has 600 psi and is unchanged by this drop, but the keg pressure has dropped to <20 psi within an hour. Is this expected? Do I need to open the value more to move it back up to 25 psi? Will it stabilize at a pressure and how will I know if it has reached the target co2 uptake?
Thanks
John
What I have noticed is that the pressure drops with time. The co2 cylinder has 600 psi and is unchanged by this drop, but the keg pressure has dropped to <20 psi within an hour. Is this expected? Do I need to open the value more to move it back up to 25 psi? Will it stabilize at a pressure and how will I know if it has reached the target co2 uptake?
Thanks
John