[davidgzach]

I really wanted to get my Becks clone carbed before leaving on a business trip.  So I put it on 12psi for 4 days at 36F.  It dropped to 8psi when I checked on it and had a few bubbles.  So I cranked it up to 35psi for a day.  No niceable difference.  So I cranked it up to 40F for another half a day.  Still the same.  There was definitely pressure but no noticeable difference in carbonation.  In frustration as I was leaving the next day, I rolled it around at 40psi and turned it in to foam.

I've been away 3 days now and am wondering if it will settle and still be drinkable or did I completely ruin it and I'm going to need to dump it when I return.  Very bummed as it was superb beer, even slightly carbed.

Dave

[a10t2]

I'd just keep it cold, disconnect the gas, and pull the PRV a few times a day. It may take a week or so, but the carb level will come down.

[Joe Sr.]

This is good advice.  I've had to do it on a couple beers.

Definitely no reason to consider dumping.

When you return, it should be settled.  If it's pouring all foam, you can release most of the pressure and might be able to get a decent pour.  If not, let it sit and the gas will come out of solution and can be released again.  And again until you get it where you want it.

[davidgzach]

Thanks for the help here.  I took it off the gas and released the pressure every couple of hours.  I put back on after a day and had beer again!  Still tastes good, yeah!   

Dave

[Pi]

I have had a similar experience but a different cause. The dip tube had sucked up some yeast in the corney and was delivering foam. I ended up backflushing with CO2 and that corrected the problem. Since then I cut about 3/4" off the dip tube and no more suds.