What size are corny keg posts?
What Type/Size Posts Will Fit on My Corny Keg?
| Keg Type | Gas Post Size – Thread | Liquid Post Size – Thread |
|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Spartan | 19/32″ – 18 | 19/32″ – 18 |
| Cornelius R (Pin Lock) | 19/32″ – 18 (2 Pin) | 19/32″ – 18 (3 Pin) |
| Firestone A (Pin Lock) | 9/16″ – 18 (2 Pin) | 9/16″ – 18 (3 Pin) |
| Firestone R (Pin Lock) | 9/16″ – 18 (2 Pin) | 9/16″ – 18 (3 Pin) |
What are the dimensions of a 5 gallon corny keg?
These kegs are 25 inches tall and 8.5 inches in diameter, the same size as the classic Pepsi kegs. NSF and ISO 9001 Certified, Stainless Steel with Double Rubber Handles.
How long ferment beer under pressure?
This is how we start almost all pressure ferments – with the CO2 that is given off naturally. After 24 hours, you will most likely be at or near your desired pressure, and fermentation will be well underway.
How full is a corny keg?
My preferred method: Beer should be chilled to 31-32 deg. Fill keg to just below IN tube. If beer comes out of the IN tube while filling then pressurize and draw a pint off.
Can you carbonate during fermentation?
The beer can be carbonated in the fermenter through force carbonation with a CO2 tank once fermentation is complete, or, with care, the beer can be naturally carbonated by capturing the gas released during fermentation.
How do I know what type of corny keg I have?
One of the easiest ways to tell is to look at the top of the keg. If the rubber handles are full circles they are Firestone/Spartanburg. If the rubber is notched in the post area then it is a Cornelius type.
How many beers are in a 5.2 gallon keg?
Keg Sizing Information on the brewery, beers are kegged in various size containers, as follows: 1/2 barrel = 15.5 gallons = 124 pints = 165 12oz bottles – (Full Size Keg) 1/4 barrel = 7.75 gallons = 62 pints = 83 12oz bottles (Pony Keg) 1/6 barrel (20 Ltr) = 5.2 gallons = 41 pints = 55 12oz bottles (Sixtel)
What size keg fits in a Kegerator?
Commercial kegerators hold half barrel (full-size), quarter barrel (half-size or pony) or mini kegs (5-liter).
How do you ferment beer in A Corny keg?
Connect your CO2 tank to the fermenting keg with the regulator set to the same 3-5 PSI you initially filled each keg with. Attach the jumper line to each beer “OUT” post on the kegs. Vent the pressure from the serving keg to start the flow. C02 will flow out of the serving keg as it slowly fills with beer.
How big of a batch do you need for A Corny keg?
The first step in this process is to make sure your batch sizes are correct. Most places online suggest a 4.5 gallon batch due to the size limitations of the corny kegs, but I still make a 5.5 gallon batch and it is because I start the pressurization immediately, so I don’t need any headspace.
How big of a keg do you need for Cornelius beer?
If you already brew larger batches or would like to try going bigger, splitting the batch into two or more 5-gallon (19-L) Cornelius kegs is a great way to go. Start off with a batch size of between 8 and 9 gallons (30 and 34 L) and then split them into two kegs.
Can You ferment in a 5 gal keg?
I ferment in two 5 gal corny kegs (9 gal batch total). I would just start with a gas disconnect with a line into sanitizer and cut a couple inches off the dip tube. @BBBF Hit the nail on the head. I ferment in two 5 gal corny kegs (9 gal batch total).