Kegged IPA Pressure

[tibbs1972]

Last night I kegged some IPA in a pressure barrel.

Had a quick taste while doing so, tastes pretty good. The hops have left a strong bitter flavour.

Should I release any pressure to get rid of air, or just leave the pressure barrel to build up CO2 ?

I'm now at 1.9 PSI after 8 hours kegged.

Thanks in advance

 

[Dads_Ale]

You can release some of the pressure to get rid of the air (CO2 is heavier so the air will be at the top) then just leave it.
Keep an eye out for leaks as the pressure builds (tap or tap seal) as most pressure barrels will only hold up to 10psi.

 

[tibbs1972]

Thanks,
I removed some pressure when it got to 4psi.
Seems to be going ok.

Regards
Tibbs

 

[Dads_Ale]

I take it you have a pressure gauge on your PB. Mine has got up to 15psi after 1 week