I'm in this camp. And usually my dirty keg isn't in the kegerator.
Also I bought a tool that has changed cleaning for me: http://wineandhop.com/collections/washers-and-brushes/products/the-keg-cleaner
And you can buy pads that have arms long enough for a carboy...
I know there are folks that get really concerned about the headspace but I've found that in primary its not really that big a problem. Oxy is needed early on and as soon as the yeasts start making CO2, they'll make their own blanket and push the O2 out.
If you're really concerned and you...
I clicked an ad on the sidebar and fell in love with the idea of these keg wraps.
Anyone got one? I can't seem to find a review anywhere.
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My wife loves me having bubble water on tap. Bonus points-- she makes me mojitos.
I've kegged a mixed drink for a party in the past and that's awesome.
I've also kegged mead and cider. Here's a link to a chart I've used...
Is notable that Madison Recharging can't always fill on demand. I've had several times over the years when their guy wasn't available for charges so I had to leave the tank. (No trouble though... I have 3)
Forgive me if this has been addressed already.
The quote above makes me think about the difference here. When I sample the tester, I often don't get much of the smell, since I'm drinking out of a tall narrow vessel.
Is it possible that this off taste is being caused by a smell? Have you...
Meh... Primary fermentation requires oxygen anyway. I'm not concerned, it's worked in the past. Besides, there a comparable amount of head space in the buckets... You just can't see it. :)
Made 3 batches of Mead this morning and took this picture. I noticed afterwards the HBT decal in the pic.
The carboy is straight Mead, made with honey the a friend of mine harvested.
One of the buckets is a gallon of Costco honey and a gallon of sweet cherry purée. The other is Costco honey...