Losing Carbonation And lacing After First Pour

[jonhughey_att.net (HoosierBrew)]

@duboman

It sounds like you have more head on the first pour and less on the subsequent ones, the actual carbonation is the same.

This points to warmer lines than the keg and its a typical issue.

Adding a small fan to circulate the air will alleviate this to some degree.

+1.  I use one of these in the warm/hot months. The first pour won’t be overly foamy and off tasting (like can happen with kegerator towers) using one of these.  Somebody DIY-inclined could build one cheaper. I went with speed and convenience and bought one of these.

http://www.towercooler.com/

[duboman]

@duboman

It sounds like you have more head on the first pour and less on the subsequent ones, the actual carbonation is the same.

This points to warmer lines than the keg and its a typical issue.

Adding a small fan to circulate the air will alleviate this to some degree.

+1.  I use one of these in the warm/hot months. The first pour won’t be overly foamy and off tasting (like can happen with kegerator towers) using one of these.  Somebody DIY-inclined could build one cheaper. I went with speed and convenience and bought one of these.

http://www.towercooler.com/

That’s pretty cool and a good link! I rigged up some small computer fans and they work well, not perfect but Mich better than before having them

[alestateyall (tommymorris)]

I use 10PSI at 38F and 10’ lines with cobra taps. The taps and lines are in the fridge so they stay cold all the time.

What is the optimal foam for you guys? I can pour a pint with about a 1/4" of foam. If I want more I just aim for the middle of the glass.

[JT]

@alestateyall

I use 10PSI at 38F and 10’ lines with cobra taps. The taps and lines are in the fridge so they stay cold all the time.

What is the optimal foam for you guys? I can pour a pint with about a 1/4" of foam. If I want more I just aim for the middle of the glass.

I like a good 1/2 inch to 3/4 optimally.  I typically get a bit more on the first pour, but she settles down after that.  I also use a fan to help even out keezer temps, otherwise the cold air loves to cling to the bottom.  A typical pour starts off running down the side of a tilted glass and finishes straight down the middle.  Makes me thirsty just thinking about it.

[duboman]

@JT

@alestateyall

I use 10PSI at 38F and 10’ lines with cobra taps. The taps and lines are in the fridge so they stay cold all the time.

What is the optimal foam for you guys? I can pour a pint with about a 1/4" of foam. If I want more I just aim for the middle of the glass.

I like a good 1/2 inch to 3/4 optimally.  I typically get a bit more on the first pour, but she settles down after that.  I also use a fan to help even out keezer temps, otherwise the cold air loves to cling to the bottom.  A typical pour starts off running down the side of a tilted glass and finishes straight down the middle.  Makes me thirsty just thinking about it.

+1