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Soups123 · 11-01-2021 01:46PM

I’d take that. Sick of cans! I was gifted a tray over Christmas with not widge that was the final straw lol

Boscoirl · 11-01-2021 01:59PM

I refused to ever try the cans, would prefer not to drink lol

i recommend getting brand new glasses, and never wash them in the dishwasher, google "Beer Clean Glasses" it'll drive you demented, but its worth it.

The ones i started with were 7 or 8 years old, used for pints of milk/miwadi etc but when i got new ones it made a world of difference.

joeyoey · 11-01-2021 02:15PM

Boscoirl wrote: »

It took me a while to get the pints spot on. But got there eventually IMO.

Pints from the pub are a little creamier but I am putting that down to a better draw. Or maybe a cooler is better. But for me it’s an acceptable trade off.

There's debate about the mix of gas used. Apparently 75/25 is pub standard and generally what was available to the public is 70/30. However BOC are now selling to the public but its collection only. Stargas are now doing their own 75/25. This may or may not explain the creaminess but that pint looks perfectly acceptable.

Boscoirl · 11-01-2021 02:19PM

I probably have 1 or 2 kegs left in my 70/30mix from Stargas. Will move to 75/25 then and see

shmeee · 14-01-2021 10:58PM

Boscoirl wrote: »

It took me a while to get the pints spot on. But got there eventually IMO.

Pints from the pub are a little creamier but I am putting that down to a better draw. Or maybe a cooler is better. But for me it’s an acceptable trade off.

That's magic! Fair play. Smashing looking head.

I miss my system in the back kitchen. Here having a can but just ain't the same.

Ivefoundgod · 15-01-2021 03:47PM

Planning on putting together a DIY kegerator for lager over the next few weeks. On my shopping list is the below stuff, am I missing anything?

-tower/tap with flow control
-gas regulator
-3/8 gas line
-3/8 beer line
-s type coupler
-fridge

I'll obviously need to get a keg and gas as well.

Boscoirl · 15-01-2021 04:17PM

Depending on the items you get some John Guest Connectors to connect the lines to the regulator, tap and coupler

some nozzles and jubilee clips would work too.

joeyoey · 15-01-2021 05:28PM

S coupler for Heineken products and u coupler for Diageo. U will work for bulmers too.

shmeee · 16-01-2021 12:42AM

Picked up the last keg of Guinness in my area this evening that I could source for a relation. Had a pint, Jesus Christ, she was magnificent!

James Gate stopping production of them again so?

L1011 · 16-01-2021 01:11PM

Both Diageo and Heineken have stopped kegs again. Not a positive image to be seen to be abetting street drinking and shebeens when those are definitely going to be buying more of the product than legit home users just by sheer volume.

beertons · 16-01-2021 01:21PM

Event bars in Ballymount have loads of kegs. Guy in Ballyer told me yesterday he gave all his kegs back to the rep, he gave them to Event bars, and they paid his invoice. They're moving a lot of stock around like that.

alanhiggyno1 · 25-01-2021 07:59PM

Decided to start my own group on FB if interested in any help setting up and to help out others.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/234024088300596/?ref=share

shmeee · 28-01-2021 10:48PM

Anyone know where I'd source a keg of Guinness? PM please. Thanks.

All the usual sellers OOS.

Soups123 · 14-02-2021 07:13PM

Evening All

On the 9 WhiteDeer Stout, second keg. Fairly new to home set up!

I have a Kegerator, Stout only new lines, 35 PSI, running at 3degrees. It runs about 36 pints per keg, both kegs so far after about the 10/12 pint my perfect pour turns to a 2inch head slightly increasing as I hit the last few pints. It’s happened on both kegs.

Done a bit of reading here and increased temp to 5degrees.

Any thoughts or suggestions on how I could trouble shoot this?

Invincible · 14-02-2021 07:19PM

Soups123 wrote: »

Evening All

On the 9 WhiteDeer Stout, second keg. Fairly new to home set up!

I have a Kegerator, Stout only new lines, 35 PSI, running at 3degrees. It runs about 36 pints per keg, both kegs so far after about the 10/12 pint my perfect pour turns to a 2inch head slightly increasing as I hit the last few pints. It’s happened on both kegs.

Done a bit of reading here and increased temp to 5degrees.

Any thoughts or suggestions on how I could trouble shoot this?

I'd ring tomorrow and ask for Gordon, he'll talk you through it.

Soups123 · 14-02-2021 07:28PM

Invincible wrote: »

I'd ring tomorrow and ask for Gordon, he'll talk you through it.

I reckon it’s my set up rather than the stout itself!

Invincible · 14-02-2021 07:31PM

Soups123 wrote: »

Evening All

On the 9 WhiteDeer Stout, second keg. Fairly new to home set up!

I have a Kegerator, Stout only new lines, 35 PSI, running at 3degrees. It runs about 36 pints per keg, both kegs so far after about the 10/12 pint my perfect pour turns to a 2inch head slightly increasing as I hit the last few pints. It’s happened on both kegs.

Done a bit of reading here and increased temp to 5degrees.

Any thoughts or suggestions on how I could trouble shoot this?

Hi Soups,
Gordon said to "drop back the pressure a bit or lower temperature".
He's not yet on boards, replies quickly to messages on Facebook & Instagram.

Boscoirl · 14-02-2021 07:40PM

Hope do you find it?

I’m on my last few pints in myy it Guinness keg. So need to start to look at alternatives.

jt69er · 14-02-2021 07:50PM

Soups123 wrote: »

Evening All

On the 9 WhiteDeer Stout, second keg. Fairly new to home set up!

I have a Kegerator, Stout only new lines, 35 PSI, running at 3degrees. It runs about 36 pints per keg, both kegs so far after about the 10/12 pint my perfect pour turns to a 2inch head slightly increasing as I hit the last few pints. It’s happened on both kegs.

Done a bit of reading here and increased temp to 5degrees.

Any thoughts or suggestions on how I could trouble shoot this?

what is your gas set up?

shmeee · 14-02-2021 08:30PM

Boscoirl wrote: »

Hope do you find it?

I’m on my last few pints in myy it Guinness keg. So need to start to look at alternatives.

I take it we need a different coupler for the WhiteDeer?

Soups123 · 14-02-2021 08:53PM

Boscoirl wrote: »

Hope do you find it?

I’m on my last few pints in myy it Guinness keg. So need to start to look at alternatives.

It’s top draw, was dreading going off the Guinness but it’s really nice 20L is perfect aswell suits my pace

Soups123 · 14-02-2021 08:54PM

jt69er wrote: »

what is your gas set up?

75/25 PSI always 3.5 to 3.7....

Soups123 · 14-02-2021 08:56PM

shmeee wrote: »

I take it we need a different coupler for the WhiteDeer?

Yes a D type coupler, most the decent alternatives seem to need one. The lads at WhiteDeer sell them for 35.

Delivery to the door for 10e it’s well worth it

Invincible · 14-02-2021 08:58PM

Boscoirl wrote: »

Hope do you find it?

I’m on my last few pints in myy it Guinness keg. So need to start to look at alternatives.

It's a nice creamy pint,very smooth with a subtle chocolate flavour.

Soups123 · 14-02-2021 08:58PM

Invincible wrote: »

Hi Soups,
Gordon said to "drop back the pressure a bit or lower temperature".
He's not yet on boards, replies quickly to messages on Facebook & Instagram.

Drop back the pressure means lower it below 3.5 PSI right? Or move from 4 degrees to 2 or 3? Interesting as everywhere I read said stout should be about 6!

As a newbie there’s so much info that conflicts it’s gonna be trial and error

Thanks for your help

Invincible · 14-02-2021 09:04PM

Soups123 wrote: »

Drop back the pressure means lower it below 3.5 PSI right? Or move from 4 degrees to 2 or 3? Interesting as everywhere I read said stout should be about 6!

As a newbie there’s so much info that conflicts it’s gonna be trial and error

Thanks for your help

Yes,35psi shouldn't be too bad, but lower temperature a degree and see if it helps.
Are you on messenger?

jt69er · 14-02-2021 10:25PM

If the temp is constant then the head should not get bigger after 1/3rd keg is poured. That is normally what happens if a lager gas is used instead of stout gas.

jt69er · 14-02-2021 10:30PM

Soups123 wrote: »

Drop back the pressure means lower it below 3.5 PSI right? Or move from 4 degrees to 2 or 3? Interesting as everywhere I read said stout should be about 6!

As a newbie there’s so much info that conflicts it’s gonna be trial and error

Thanks for your help

When it is pouring it should be between 2 & 4 degrees. when it has settled it will be about 6.

Invincible · 14-02-2021 10:35PM

9 White Deer Brewery have some interesting videos posted on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCC1e6JFuGZhyrD1RW3oL-JQ

Soups123 · 15-02-2021 11:42AM

Invincible wrote: »

Yes,35psi shouldn't be too bad, but lower temperature a degree and see if it helps.
Are you on messenger?

I am yes but limited Social Media user! I’ll drop Gordon a line

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