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  1. 03-22-2009 04:18 PM #1
    JustinLikesBeer
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    Post No CO2 on a Sunday, Will Keg go BAD?

    I just set up my kegerator for the first time and tapped the keg on Saturday night. Everything went fine, i heard a bit of a hiss but thought that was probably just normal. Woke up Sunday and went to glote over my new toy and found the CO2 tank was dead. I cant get the tank filled til Monday. Will the keg be allright or i am i gonna lose a Keg with 80% of the beer left in it?

    thanks for any help you may offer
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  2. 03-22-2009 04:51 PM #2
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    Keep it cold and untap the keg. I dont think overnight is going to ruin it.
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    Of course it goes without saying once you get your tank refilled, make sure you find the source of the leak. It appears you have a big leak if you can hear it.
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  4. 03-23-2009 12:45 PM #4
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    Thumbs up Problem Solved

    Got my tank refilled today, used the soapy-water test and found two leaks which i remedied. Beer seems to have survived. Whew!!!! Only had about half a pint but there seems to be a bit of sour taste. Could be my taste buds coming back to life after the drought (I live in GA, where you can't buy beer on Sunday).

    Thanks for the help and reassurance
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  5. 03-24-2009 07:57 AM #5
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    You should have several more beers, to be certain. But unless your keg got warm (50F+), there's no reason it should be tasting sour.
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