filling the keg:

  • fill the keg with a sanitizing solution, attach to beer and co2 lines, pressurize with co2, then push a gallon of sanitizing solution through the beer line.
  • disconnect the keg, empty it, turn upside down, and let it air dry before filling.
  • rack beer into keg (taking a small sample to check final gravity), lubricate seal, and close keg.
  • attach to co2 line only, pressurize to 20 psi, and leave for 24 hours. optional: agitate occasionally to increase carbonation rate.
  • depressurize keg, then repressurize to desired carbonation level (~10 psi) and test carbonation, adjusting pressure to desired level.

emptying the keg:

  • when the keg is empty, depressurize it and disconnect from beer and co2 lines.
  • empty any tails and rinse well to remove any yeast or other sediment.
  • fill with 1 scoop of oxiclean and 5 gallons of warm water, and agitate.
  • attach to beer and co2 lines, pressurize, and then push a gallon of oxiclean solution through the beer line.
  • depressurize and leave for 24 hours.
  • open keg, pour out remaining oxiclean solution, rinse well, and air dry.