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How long is too long in corny keg

Started by Laughgov, August 18, 2016, 10:38:03 PM

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Laughgov

For maturation/secondary fermentation  of beer what is the upper limits in time for a corny keg. I heard 3 month. The reason I was given was with co2 transfer of stars an or other there is sanitisation but not sterilisation, and that there are a few nooks and crannies which are suboptimal sanitised. We're as glass carboys well the sky is the limit. Not sure though! I've 6 corny kegs and only 2 glass carboys. What do you think? Brewing for 6 month gone AG and loving it

Laughgov

Btw the reason I ask is I've done a strong Belgian triple and probably need to mature for a few months

dcalnan

I had an british strong ale in a keg for 8 moths and entered it in the national comp and it won gold, 14 months on its still tasting good. I'm trying to keep it for as long as I can. It's only connected to a disconnect when I'm pulling a pint every once and a while.


Leann ull


Laughgov

Thanks guys. A myth busted which is great news as it means I free up my glass carboys for the next brew, and mature a few for christmas