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Hi,

I just kegged a pretty tasty and reasonably potent real ale (about 6.1%). I wish to store it until I;ve drained another keg on tap now.

Should I gas it up and store it or would it be OK to let it sit? I've burped it a couple of times.

Daron

Burping it is fine.

I have more kegs than can fit in the keg fridge so i generally attach the spare gas line to the beer out line and bubble gas thru it for 60 secs. Burp a few times during this.

Some kegs can sit around for 2-3 months before needed.

Thanks for that. I'll do that and store for happier times.

Daron

bringing up an old thread here...

would it make any difference for lager vs ale brews and keeping stored outside of fridge,
I dont have enough room to fit all my kegs in the fridge at once so keeping lagers out in the warmer air is ok for a month or so?

and not gassing them till needed is preferred?
I havent done this before as I only had 2 kegs so drank em before I had a chance to store them, got more kegs now so storing is a must now.

the local microbrewer (Holgate) told me to put a layer of CO2 over the brew to keep it from oxidising and giving it the smelly sock taste and smell later.

I just gassed it for a few hours then burped it. No problem. I'd reckon (if your in the southern states leaving a lager outside the fridge in your shed/garage will ensure the temps are low.... I dont even need a fridge in mine lately.

Daron

I like, out of the Fermenter into the Keg
Carbonating the keg ready for drinking (Of course the burp to remove any air), store in a cool place.
My Fridge holds 2 Kegs when 1 is empty I put a stored carbonated keg in for chilling ready for when the other keg is empty.
This way I always have Cold carbonated beer on tap not needing to mess around trying to force carbonate or de-gas because I over carbonated.

Cheers
Ron