Beer psi question..

[tylo_k2008]

Hey I am not sure if this post is in the right category, but I just bought a keg of four peaks - kiltlifter (local beer from here in Phoenix, AZ) and I am not sure what psi to set the co2 to. Is the pressure all the same for all beers?

 

[day_trippr]

Scottish Ale carbonation levels run between 1.5 to 2.4 volumes. Check this chart, and set your CO2 regulator for the beer temperature and carbonation level you desire...

Cheers!

[edit] Kudos on the score. That's a pretty well regarded brew if BA is to be believed...

 

[tylo_k2008]

so between 1psi and 8 psi?

 

[tylo_k2008]

sorry. Read the chart wrong. Between 8-11 psi?

 

[TahoeRy]

Two different settings. To serve, typical setting is 6-8 psi. To force carb, at 65 degrees I typically use 22psi. Use the chart to find what psi to carbonate at and then drop it to 6-8 psi to serve.

 

[TahoeRy]

If your beer is sitting at roughly 36 degrees, then yes, that's the psi to carb at. I carb at room temp do I need about 22psi.

 

[tylo_k2008]

ok because yeah mine is set at 37 degrees. How long do I have to let it sit before I can drink it?

 

[Whut]

Tylo, I've enjoyed a couple kegs of Kiltlifter and with my kegerator at 38˚ I found 10psi was great. Now then, PM me your address and I'll be right over.

Edit: I let commercial kegs sit in the kegerator till the next day before taping to give it time to settle down. But, that's just me.