Hey all,

Just coming to the end of my first keg of Guinness at home. However,
wasn't really able to finish the whole thing before it went bad. It
seems you get about 90 days of freshness for Guinness as the keg sits
in the fridge. So, a few questions. TIA for any ideas:

- Will the beer (Guinness) grow mold INSIDE the keg as it sits in the
fridge at any point? I'm curious since that beer sure will grow mold
fast anywhere else.
- Is there any way to otherwise make the beer last a bit longer?
- Is Guinness available in anything other than a 13+gallon keg?
- Is there any way to keep the draft faucet clear of deposits? In
addition to mold I notice buildup of what appears to be dried beer
sludge from time to time.
- Do you really need to clean all beer lines on a kegerator at least
once a week? I'm starting to think this is a necessity between the the
kegerators I have going.

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Hey all,

Just coming to the end of my first keg of Guinness at home. However,
wasn't really able to finish the whole thing before it went bad. It
seems you get about 90 days of freshness for Guinness as the keg sits
in the fridge. So, a few questions. TIA for any ideas:

If you can't finish a keg of Guinness in less than 90 days, you're not
much of a Guinness drinker.



- Will the beer (Guinness) grow mold INSIDE the keg as it sits in the
fridge at any point? I'm curious since that beer sure will grow mold
fast anywhere else.
- Is there any way to otherwise make the beer last a bit longer?
- Is Guinness available in anything other than a 13+gallon keg?
- Is there any way to keep the draft faucet clear of deposits? In
addition to mold I notice buildup of what appears to be dried beer
sludge from time to time.

Unscrew the spout and let it soak in water when not in use. I have
found a small rubber "foot" (such as you'd put on then bottom of a
table or chair leg) at the hardware store which fits nicely over the
threaded portion that is exposed when the spout is removed. Keep it
covered.



- Do you really need to clean all beer lines on a kegerator at least
once a week? I'm starting to think this is a necessity between the the
kegerators I have going.

I clean my lines every keg but then I finish mine in 90 days.

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Just coming to the end of my first keg of Guinness at home. However,
wasn't really able to finish the whole thing before it went bad.

Do you live near here?

vince norris

No. Jax, FL. Too bad It would be nice to work out a 1/2 and 1/2 deal
with someone locally!

Vaxman. Thanks for the tips. I'll try those out.

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No. Jax, FL. Too bad It would be nice to work out a 1/2 and 1/2 deal
with someone locally!

Yup, it sure helps. I have bought kegs myself, but
more often go into one with a couple other members of
my homebrew club. With US half-barrels, it works out
to one 5-gallon cornie keg each, with enough left over
to each have a pint or so while transfering into the
cornies.
You do have to have a bit extra hardware to do the
transfer, but it's not too bad.
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Joel Plutchak "Prescriptive lexicographers enjoy being grumpy.
They spend a lot of time denouncing words and
explaining what the rules used to be."
- Richard Bready, Encarta

Homebrew club? I wonder if they have one of those around here. Websites
for this?

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Homebrew club? I wonder if they have one of those around here. Websites
for this?

JFGI. Or start he http://www.beertown.org/homebrewing/listings.asp
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