Do any of you have experience using any type of pressure fillers? I'm looking at how I can submit beer in competitions and still keg it rather than naturally carbonate it. If you have a particular filler you use and have had good success please let me know.
Thanks!
Pressure fillers
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Re: Pressure fillers
I use the Blichmann Beer Gun. I have been very happy with it. The Beer Gun has an accessory kit you will need for an adapter it includes.
http://www.blichmannengineering.com/products/beergun
http://www.blichmannengineering.com/products/beergun
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Re: Pressure fillers
I also have a Blichmann Beer Gun and I am happy with it. However, sometimes I don't feel like setting it up and cleaning it so instead, I resort to the ol' broken racking cane and stopper trick:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=24678
It's cheap and it works well. I've used both methods for competitions and I can't say that one method is better than the other. I like the fact that I can put a blanket of C02 on the bottom of the bottle with the Blinkmann but honestly, I haven't experienced any oxidation with the other method.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=24678
It's cheap and it works well. I've used both methods for competitions and I can't say that one method is better than the other. I like the fact that I can put a blanket of C02 on the bottom of the bottle with the Blinkmann but honestly, I haven't experienced any oxidation with the other method.
Re: Pressure fillers
Here is a video that demonstrates the racking cane and stopper approach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=11&v=CwIbFQcHYyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=11&v=CwIbFQcHYyo
Re: Pressure fillers
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help!