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Table I: "Best Before" chart |
| Original Gravity |
Sealed Cask |
Vented Cask |
Consumption Rate
(pints/day) |
Carbon Dioxide
Blanket |
Consumption Rate
(pints/day) |
| 1.030-1.035 |
2-3 weeks |
4-5 days |
8-10 |
7-8 days |
5 |
| 1.035-1.040 |
3-4 weeks |
5-8 days |
5-8 |
7-10 days |
4-5 |
| 1.040-1.045 |
4 weeks |
7-10 days |
4-5 |
~2 weeks |
3-4 |
| 1.045-1.050 |
4-5 weeks |
10 days, plus |
3-4 |
up to 3 weeks |
1-2 |
| 1.050-1.055 |
5 weeks, plus |
10-14 days |
3-4 |
3 weeks |
2 |
| 1.060-1.075 |
6 weeks, plus |
3-4 weeks |
1-2 |
4-5 weeks |
1-2 |
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Courtesy of John Alexander, "Beer from the Wood." |
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