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Here begins the trial - one filled straight from the fermenter and carbed according to the tables (temp and pressure vs desired volume etc...) and one with a bit of added sugar to get things going. The unprimed one came out looking good but was pretty flat once the foam had died and I'm guessing...

Ok, so I guess you just need enough gas to lift the beer out? I'd imagine that's only a very small amount. Are you leaving the gas pressure on all the time? If so, I reckon it will be carbonating the beer that's already carbed if that makes sense - ie too much. What happens if you open the tap...

Was it already carbed when you transferred it?

When you say "commercial" Stella - what does that mean. Is that canned Stella poured into the keg....?

Hi @Regfixit, I'm just starting on a similar journey but without the flow control tap. Just out of interest, what was your temp / pressure and timescale? I'm seeing lots of variation in my research....

Another thumbs up for Malt Miller - always helpful and well packaged goods. thumb.. I've also used a few of their mini-mash kits when I'm restricted for time and they work out well.

Hi Hoppyscotty - looks as if you're on the same journey as me! I got a load of good advice in this thread..... https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/5l-mini-kegs-can-i-fill-and-keep-them-like-bottles.93754/ I've ordered mine from the same place - but just with the Mango Jack keg. Probably...

Thanks everyone for the tips. Two 5l kegs and the spear tops, tap etc on order from brew2bottle now.......can't wait!

Agreed, I think that's the way to go. I can picture the rabbit hole already as two kegs surely won't be enough......:coat: !

Another good point! A lot to consider....:smallcheers:

I'd guess that the headspace on a natural carbonation builds up a cushion of CO2? Just like boating would be my line of thought. Happy to be corrected though!

Thanks, good point. However, would that matter if I force carb'd again? Or doesn't it work like that?

Hi, Option 3 was with a glass demijohn so maybe just a stopper / ferm lock then decant into a mini keg. If you mean 2a) then yes. And possibly top up with CO2 to make it flow.

Thanks Galena, That's helpful and kind of what I thought but wasn't sure if I could rely on the ball lock posts making a permanent seal. Option 3 - I'm not sure I'd do that either unless anyone has succeeded in the past. I recall reading it somewhere as a suggestion and I have a couple lurking...

Hi all, New member - first question! Been brewing a mix of kits, mini mash and AG for a few years now and have always bottled which is becoming a pain in the proverbial. I'm looking at the S/S mini kegs like the Dark Farm ones with the CO2 charger / tap outlet - not the retail outlet type with...

Hi all, new member from the wilds of Wiltshire! Been brewing kits for a few years, went to whole grain then realised the slippery slope was becoming to much to handle so reverted back to mini mash kits and a stovetop setup. Actually realised that I just wanted some reasonable tasting beer out of...

Hi there - new member in Pewsey, Wiltshire. SN9