If y’all don’t mind, I could use a little feedback on my following plan for bottling full batches from a FermZilla. 8)
My plan to minimize carbonization loss:
- Ferment in FermZilla at 60F and 15PSI
- The day before bottling, boost FermZilla pressure to 25PSI to increase CO2 volume
- Chill bottles prior to filling to minimize foaming
- To begin bottling, bleed FermZilla pressure down to 5PSI to minimize foaming
- Bottle with beer gun, capping each bottle as it’s filled.
My equipment:
- FermZilla All Rounder (full kit from MoreBeer)
- Blichmann Beer Gun v2
- CO2 tank w/ T and ball locks
My rationale:
I’m expecting some carbonation loss since I can’t chill my FermZilla yet. By upping the PSI the day before, I hope to boost my beer’s CO2 volume to offset carbonization loss. Bottling at 5PSI into chilled bottles would help reduce foaming as well.
Thoughts:
- Would upping the pressure actually make a significant difference?
- Would 25PSI be too high/low?
- Am I missing anything?
Why am I doing all this?
My budget won’t allow a keezer won’t happen for another year or 2. {cry} Meanwhile, I will continue bottling entire batches, and yes, I know this is very time-consuming, ugh.
Thx in advance for any insights y’all are willing to impart upon this noob.