Too Much Foam

[RW1972]

I'm a beginner at home brewing, and have always bottled my batches. I did brew a batch recently of American Light for my father-in-law and kegged it for him. He used natural method to carbonate, and then sampled after seven days in the keg. Taste was good, but way too much foam. He tried adjusting CO2 down (3-4 psi) with no luck and then even went up (10-12 psi) with the same results.

Any advice on why so much foam? Anything to try to resolve?

[grapeadmin]

It could be a few different things.

What is the dispensing temperature? If it is too warm, this would cause foaming.

If the beer is at 45 deg F or so when dispensing, you could lift up on the pressure relief valve and let the gas out. Then gently rock the keg and pull up on the valve again. Repeat several times a day for a few days and you will reduce the co2 level of the beer and thus the foaming.

thanks
john

[RW1972]

John -

The old man keeps it cold - probably around 35 F or so. I'll have him shut off the valve and try to purge out CO2 as you suggested.

Thanks for the advice.

[grapeadmin]

Anytime, let me know if that doesn't do it.

john