[GolfBum]

So I just started kegging this winter and am on my second batch in the keg. The first batch was good but the second was one of the best beers I have made, a really nice IPA. I know I am getting to the end of the keg and every time I pour a beer it could be the last. I feel nervous and will miss this beer. Good thing I just bought more hops to brew it again this summer.

[klickitat jim]

That's awesome! Its good to brew a beer you love. It's also good to savor the bitter sweet feeling when the keg blows. Its good when people are sad that it's gone. My high school drama teacher always said "leave them wanting more". It's sad but not as sad as wondering when the hell this crappy keg will kick, if ever. Good for you!

[dannyjed]

The good always die young...

[toby]

Rule #1: The beer in the keg will always achieve the perfect balance of flavor, carbonation, and clarity about 2 or 3 pints before it blows.    RDWHAHB and build up an inventory.

[HoosierBrew]

Rule #1: The beer in the keg will always achieve the perfect balance of flavor, carbonation, and clarity about 2 or 3 pints before it blows.    RDWHAHB and build up an inventory.

It's sad but not as sad as wondering when the hell this crappy keg will kick, if ever.

^^^^^     Golfbum, I bet you'll like your re-brew of it even better. Nice job !

[duboman]

That's the one downside to kegging, you are never really sure how much beer is left. In the bottle, it's easy to see what you have left and can plan ahead to re-brew something but in the keg, it's wild ass guess!

[beersk]

Rule #1: The beer in the keg will always achieve the perfect balance of flavor, carbonation, and clarity about 2 or 3 pints before it blows.    RDWHAHB and build up an inventory.

I know, it's always such a bummer. My lagers are tasty from the day I tap them, but those last few pints are as clear at the German lagers I strive to make. I just wish the whole keg could be like that.

[euge]

Rule #1: The beer in the keg will always achieve the perfect balance of flavor, carbonation, and clarity about 2 or 3 pints before it blows.    RDWHAHB and build up an inventory.

I know, it's always such a bummer. My lagers are tasty from the day I tap them, but those last few pints are as clear at the German lagers I strive to make. I just wish the whole keg could be like that.

Gelatin after cold crashing the primary. It really works and you will get your wish.

[HoosierBrew]

Gelatin after cold crashing the primary. It really works and you will get your wish.

Definitely works as advertised.

[brewinhard]

Rule #1: The beer in the keg will always achieve the perfect balance of flavor, carbonation, and clarity about 2 or 3 pints before it blows.    RDWHAHB and build up an inventory.

+1....Totally.

[BrewArk]

Rule #1: The beer in the keg will always achieve the perfect balance of flavor, carbonation, and clarity about 2 or 3 pints before it blows.    RDWHAHB and build up an inventory.

+1....Totally.

+1

[Slowbrew]

Rule #1: The beer in the keg will always achieve the perfect balance of flavor, carbonation, and clarity about 2 or 3 pints before it blows.    RDWHAHB and build up an inventory.

+1....Totally.

+1

So true.  We were having a party and a guest came up raving about how clear his glass of beer was.  I told him to enjoy it, it's probably about to blow.  The next guy came up and said the O-fest just blew.  Everybody looked at me like I was nuts and all I could do was laugh.

paul

[GolfBum]

Rule #1: The beer in the keg will always achieve the perfect balance of flavor, carbonation, and clarity about 2 or 3 pints before it blows.    RDWHAHB and build up an inventory.

I did notice that they are getting clearer. Which I like, but now that I know this bit of information I know that kegs days are numbered.

[inbituinthebrew]

That's the one downside to kegging, you are never really sure how much beer is left. In the bottle, it's easy to see what you have left and can plan ahead to re-brew something but in the keg, it's wild ass guess!

Does anyone know of anything similar for homebrewers to what the breweries and pubs use, which shows the amounts left in each keg? There has to be a solution out there somewhere... right?

[euge]

There's something you can tape to the side called a Smartstrip or similar.