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Offline Steve Ruch

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less than full keg
« on: September 11, 2017, 03:28:21 pm »
I have a 2 gallon batch scheduled that I'd like to put into a 2.5 gallon keg. Any problems with that?
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Offline joelv

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Re: less than full keg
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2017, 03:45:58 pm »
I have a 2 gallon batch scheduled that I'd like to put into a 2.5 gallon keg. Any problems with that?

If the keg is purged with co2, the presence of oxygen should be minimized. I generally fill all of mine with sanitizer and purge. I have had 1/2 gallons of head space due to beer loss :  dry hopping or just because I'd rather collect wort that matches my OG, but may be off on volume.


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Offline Joe Sr.

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Re: less than full keg
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2017, 03:59:04 pm »
No problems other than as already mentioned.  I've used 5 gallon kegs for half batches before.

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Offline factory

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Re: less than full keg
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2017, 04:29:48 am »
No problems other than as already mentioned.  I've used 5 gallon kegs for half batches before.
+1 and +1.  CO2 is your friend.

Offline Steve Ruch

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Re: less than full keg
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2017, 11:54:12 am »
No problems other than as already mentioned.  I've used 5 gallon kegs for half batches before.

Good to know.
I love to go swimmin'
with hairy old women