How long can you keep a keg after opening?

In general, the fresher your keg draft beer is, the better it tastes. Keg beer will remain fresh if dispensing with CO2, while maintaining the proper temperature and pressure: For non-pasteurized draft beer about 45-60 days. For pasteurized draft beer about 90-120 days.

How long can you leave a keg out?

Naturally, keeping your keg un-refrigerated is going to negatively impact its lifespan. However, you can actually keep an un-refrigerated keg at room temperature for up to 6 months (assuming the temperature stays between 33 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit).

How long should you let a keg sit?

Once you get your keg set up in your kegerator, we would recommend letting it sit for at least an hour or two before drinking from it. This should be plenty of time to let it settle a bit.

Should I untap a keg to keep it fresh?

When you buy a keg it should only have CO2 in it. As such the keg does not go flat. If you tap it with a true system using CO2 as the gas then you should be able to tap and re-tap the keg as you wish, since you are not introducing a foreign gas. When you tap the keg with a hand pump you are pumping in O2, or oxygen.

Can a keg explode?

At beer pressures, a keg cannot explode. It’s designed to take much more pressure – rated to around 120-130 psi. Even at failure, the seals will fail rather than the chamber itself. Failing at standard beer pressures will be as a leak (pinhole or crack).

How do you depressurize a keg?

How to Depressurize a Beer Keg

1. Check to ensure that you have the right tap for your keg.
2. Press the end of the tap into the round opening located on top of the keg.
3. Turn the tap clockwise until you feel it lock into position.
4. Push down the lever on the tap.

Can a Kegerator go outside?

Outdoor kegerators are engineered with the ability to keep beer frosty and cold, regardless of the surrounding temperature. Most are rated to operate within a range of 45 degrees to 100 degrees. Indoor and commercial kegerators should be used only within a moderate temperature range.

Can you store an unopened keg at room temperature?

Yes, most beers brewed in the US need to be refrigerated. To store a keg of beer at room temperature it needs to be pasteurized so it will not spoil and most beer brewed in the US is not pasteurized.

What happens if you over-pump a keg?

If you over-pump and introduce too much air, you will be drinking a lot of excessive foam. These types of pumps are good for parties because the beer might only last one day. However, when using a kegerator, CO2 is used to pressurize the keg and dispense the beer, avoiding oxidation because the keg will remain pressurized.

What should I do if my keg does not tap properly?

If there has been excessive agitation during transportation, allow the keg to settle for 1 to 2 hours before tapping. Make sure the beer faucet is in the off position prior to tapping. Remove the dust cover from the beer keg. Make sure the keg coupler handle is in the up (off) position.

How long does beer stay fresh in a keg?

However, when using a kegerator, CO2 is used to pressurize the keg and dispense the beer, avoiding oxidation because the keg will remain pressurized. When you put your beer in a keg with this type of system, you can avoid flat tasting beer, and your beer can stay fresh for three or four months.

How do you open a keg?

Turn coupler body 1/4 turn clockwise; the tavern head is now secured to keg. Pull lever handle out and push down to open beer and CO2 ports in keg. The keg is now tapped. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.