What makes keg beer go flat

It quickly went flat and tasted like crap. I jacked up the pressure to the recommended 14ish PSI and it was instantly flat. The hose line is about 5 feet in length and I live in Pittsburgh; however high above sea level that is.

Why would increasing pressure result in flatter beer? Aren't I just adding more carbonation? My guess is that the CO2 from the tank is not properly mixing with the beer. Please help. Still sober.

And angry. Bad combination. Help get me drunk. You can't expect instant results It takes time for the beer to go flat. Scott Zuhse. Originally posted by flat beer ruins my life View Post. Originally posted by Scott Zuhse View Post. Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! Originally posted by shuggy View Post. Just leave the keg connected at the correct temp and pressure for about a week.

It will magically re-carbonate. You need to find out exactly what the beer temp is. Calibrate a thermometer in ice water. Pour a glass of beer. Dump it. Pour another and get the temp of the second glass.

If it really is 40 then you'll need to set the regulator at Keeping the keg cold and properly pressurized while serving will help extend the life of the beer to its fullest potential. Jayme Richards has been writing since , and also works in radio. His writing has been published in a variety of university newspapers, such as "The Uniter" and "The Projector. By: Jayme Richards. Does Brandy Ever Go Bad?

How to Open a Corny Keg. How to Make Wine in a Gallon Jug. Is it Safe to Cook With Beer? How to Remove Mold From Wine. Can I Re-Carbonate Soda? The beer was poured improperly. Be sure to follow the five easy steps laid out in " How to Pour a Perfect Pint. Watch our Foamy Beer Fixes Video. Beer at its best has a certain effervescence that helps enhance the drinking experience. In many ways, flat beer is the exact inverse problem of beer that is too foamy or over-carbonated.

If your beer is coming out flat, here are some potential problems to address:. The temperature is too cold. The CO2 pressure is too low. Adjust your regulator to raise the CO2 pressure. The glass is dirty. Grease is the enemy of carbonation. Watch our Flat Beer Fixes Video.