What are the Dangers of Beer Over Carbonation?Beer cans and bottles can explode and shoot sharp fragments of tin or glass because of over carbonation. If a beer is bottled before the fermentation process is complete, the resulting carbon dioxide has the potential to build up enough pressure to force

What is the whirlpool process and why should I use it?Brewers use the whirlpool process to separate hop particles and trub after their boil is complete. To prevent off flavors after fermentation, it's best to leave these particles behind before moving your beer to fermenter. The goal is to move your

Using a carbonation stone will cut down the time needed to carbonate the beer to about 1/2 hour.The beer needs to be cold, between 34 and 40 °F.Attach the stone so that it is at or near the bottom of the keg.Start with no pressure on the regulator and increase to 1-2 psi and let sit for about 4-5 mi