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Balancing Your Keg System with CO2
Properly balancing your keg system is essential for achieving optimal draft beer
performance, particularly when using CO2 for dispensing. To achieve balance, two
key factors must be considered:
• Carbonation Level
• Keg Storage Temperature
1. Carbonation Level
Carbonation is measured in "volumes of carbonation."
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• Most draft beers have a carbonation level between 2.6 and 2.8 volumes of
carbonation.
• Knowing the beer's carbonation level is essential for determining the correct
CO2 pressure. If unknown, assume a carbonation level of 2.6 volumes.
2. Keg Storage Temperature
Use a thermometer to measure the keg storage temperature accurately. To
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do this, place a glass of water in the fridge along with the keg for two hours
and insert a thermometer in the water to get a precise reading.
Ideal keg storage temperatures:
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Example:
If the carbonation level is 2.6 volumes and the keg storage temperature is 1°C
(33.8°F), the equilibrium pressure is 70 kPa (10.2 PSI).
Set your dispense pressure 10% higher than the equilibrium pressure.
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Important Tips:
Setting Pressure Correctly:
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Flow Speed Adjustment:
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Important: CO2 Pressure Check
To ensure your kegerator is functioning properly and has no leaks in the CO2 system,
perform a CO2 pressure check by following these steps:
Most beers: 0°C to 2.5°C.
Lightly carbonated beers (e.g., English Ales): up to 8°C.
In this case, the dispense pressure should be set to 77 kPa (11.2 PSI).
If the dispense pressure is below equilibrium, the beer will go flat
over time.
If the dispense pressure is above equilibrium, the beer will become
over-carbonated.
Many mistakenly adjust keg pressure to change the flow speed. This
is incorrect. Instead, the flow speed should be adjusted by
modifying the beer line length and diameter.
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