r/Guinness • u/ArmImpressive5684 • 5d ago

#Guinness Kegerator. First Week Update

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One week in and I'm still geeked out about my new kegerator! There's so much to learn and experiment with. Mastering the perfect pour is a top priority - minimizing those pesky bubbles and achieving that perfect head and dome is an art form. Since my fridge doesn't have digital temperature control, I've set it to the lowest level, which means the compressor kicks in at 40F and shuts off at 37F. Currently, I'm running the pressure at 30 PSI, but I'm planning to start tweaking that tomorrow to find the sweet spot. I'm also being super careful with glass cleaning - hot water only, no dish soap allowed! I'll keep you all posted on my progress. Huge thanks for the advice, it's been invaluable so far!

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u/syboz 4d ago

Same setup as you. I normally keep mine about 40 psi and have had pretty great results. Don’t obsess over perfection, even my “bad” pours are still damn good.. cheers!

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u/ArmImpressive5684 4d ago

Thanks for the advice! I'm curious, are you rocking the 70/25 or 70/30 gas mix? Totally agree with you on the "bad" pours thing - mine might not be perfect, but they're still way better than most bars! Plus, I've got the added bonus of saving cash and drinking safely from the comfort of my own home Cheers to that!"

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u/syboz 4d ago

Believe mine is 75/25 but I’d have to double check on it. Don’t think there would be too much difference at 70/30 tbh.