How much co2 is needed for a keg?

Asked by: Jenna Jensen

Generally speaking, it takes about 1lb of CO2 to dispense a full 1/2 barrel keg (1 barrel = 31 US gallons / 1/2 barrel = 15.5 gallons). If you’re dispensing a smaller keg, we can work backwards from there.

How many kegs can a 5lb CO2 tank?

A 5-lb CO2 tank will last between 6-8 half barrel, or full kegs, before it will need to be filled. A 10-lb CO2 tank will dispense between 10-13 full kegs per fill. This number can be higher or lower based on how often you’re using your kegerator, the level of carbonation, and if your system is properly balanced.

How many 5 gallon kegs will a 5lb CO2 tank?

If you’re using a 5lb. CO2 tank, you can dispense 2 to 4 full-sized kegs before having to refill. The cooler the ambient temperature, the closer you’ll get to 4 kegs.

How long will a 20 oz CO2 tank last on a keg?

How many 5 gallon corny kegs will a 20oz CO2 bottle serve or carbonate? This answer all depends on how much pressure you are putting into your kegs and how high you are force carbonating at. In short, you should be able to get atleast a few (4-5) kegs carbonated and served off of a 20oz CO2 tank.

How much CO2 does it take to carbonate a corny keg?

One 5lb Co2 tank is usually enough to carbonate and serve 6 or more five- gallon Corny kegs. The Regulator: How it Works: The Co2 Regulator essentially takes the pressure of the gas of the top of the tank and reduces it to a lower, controlled pressure.

How long will a 5lb CO2 tank last in a kegerator?

A standard, 5-pound CO2 tank will last from 2-4 half barrel (full-size) kegs, largely depending on if it is kept cold. Since heat causes carbon dioxide to expand, keeping it in hotter temperatures will ultimately limit its usability. However, if kept cold, CO2 should last for up to four half barrel kegs.

Can you use a keg without CO2?

If the keg was already pressurised with gas, and is already mostly used up, you can probably finish pouring some or all of the beer out of the keg without the need for more gas. This assumes there was no broken connection and that the keg is still airtight.

What PSI should I carbonate my beer at?

Burst Carbonation



To burst carbonate your homebrew, crank up your CO₂ regulator to 30 psi for 24 hours. Then reduce down to normal serving pressure, which is around 12 psi to15 psi (depending on your beer line length and altitude). That should leave your beer 75% carbonated.

How do I quickly carbonate a keg?

Quick Carb: 15 Minute Carbonation

1. Connect your keg to the CO2 and turn the regulator to 20 PSI.
2. Place the keg on its side on the ground.
3. Roll the keg back and forth in a swift but gentle motion for about 15-20 minutes or until you’ve reached your desired level of carbonation.

How long does it take to carbonate beer in a keg?

The easiest and most reliable method of force carbonating a keg normally takes around 2 weeks to fully carbonate. While it takes a while, it guarantees that you’ll hit the exact level of carbonation you require.

Should I cold crash before Kegging?

What is Cold Crashing? Cold crashing is the practice of chilling your beer down to near freezing after fermentation has completely finished. It’s the last thing you should do just before kegging or bottling. Be sure fermentation and conditioning are entirely wrapped up before crashing.

Can I carbonate beer with a SodaStream?

You can use a SodaStream to make beer too



If you really want that freshly carbonated flavor, you can also try SodaStream’s home beer system, the Beer Bar. With just some water and the accompanying beer concentrate, the Beer Bar makes a fresh brew pretty much instantly, according to the company’s press release.

Do I need priming sugar when Kegging?

One of the best parts of kegging your homebrew is that you don’t have to bother with beer bottles and priming sugar. You can force carbonate the beer by pushing CO₂ gas directly into it.

Can you pour bottled beer into a keg?

I did this with a Pilsener that didn’t carbonate and it worked fine. I just poured from the bottles carefully into a tipped keg to minimize aeration and then purged out all of of the air after sealing it. You could certainly purge before pouring too and it might give you a little extra peace of mind.

How long after fermentation do you keg?

The short answer: Although most ales ferment in 2-5 days, I always recommend you wait at least 2 weeks before moving to bottles/kegs for the best results. Lagers on the other hand ferment in 2-3 weeks followed by several weeks or even months to condition.

Is Kegging better than bottling?

Once the set-up is in place, kegging offers numerous advantages over bottle-conditioning: it allows the brewer to control and modulate carbonation much more accurately and deliberately; it mitigates oxidation and eliminates light exposure; it saves time and is more sustainable than buying bottles; and of course, there …

Is beer from a keg better?

As long as you keep your keg lines clean, your draft beer is generally going to be better than a bottle or can. However, some beers, like barley wines and Belgian beers, will taste better after they have been aged, so there is a distinct possibility that it might be better in the bottle.

How do I keg my homebrew?

Siphon the beer from the secondary fermenter into the sanitized keg then seal the keg with the lid connect the co2 supply to the keg by attaching the gray disconnect to the gas in post on the keg.

How do you make a Kegerator?

Kegerator conversion kits can be purchased that will fit almost any type of refrigerator or freezer you might have.



Here are 6 Steps to Build a Kegerator

1. Select a refrigerator.
2. Choose a kegerator conversion kit.
3. Gather your tools.
4. Modify the refrigerator as needed.
5. Install the conversion kit.
6. Tap the keg and pour!

Is it worth having a kegerator?

A kegerator provides over $55 in savings per keg! Plus, you can get the bar experience at home for much less than heading out! Again, we can’t emphasize enough how different draft beer taste from a can or bottle. It will greatly increase your beer experience!

Can I use a chest freezer as a kegerator?

Commercial keg coolers with tap systems get pricey pretty quickly so I decided to convert an old chest freezer (donated from a friend) into a kegerator, otherwise known as a Keezer. These are perfect for home brewers and beer enthusiasts.

Can you serve a keg on its side?

While it’s not the worst thing in the world to transport the beer on its side, you’ll have better luck keeping it from becoming a foamy mess if you keep the keg upright during transport. This may been using a pickup truck, rather than a car, to get the keg to its destination.

How long should a keg rest before tapping?

1 to 2 hours

A: You tap a keg by using a keg coupler.



If there has been excessive agitation during transportation, allow the keg to settle for 1 to 2 hours before tapping. Make sure the beer faucet is in the off position prior to tapping. Remove the dust cover from the beer keg.

Can a keg explode?

It is impossible for a keg to explode under beer pressure. A 120-130 psi rating means it can handle a greater amount of pressure. When the seal fails, it is the seals rather than the chamber itself that fails. At standard pressures, a leak (pinhole or crack) is what we expect from a failure.