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Controlling Oxidation in Kegged Beer

Oxidation makes beer taste stale or old. It has been the focus of brewery research for decades and is a very well-understood topic. Minimizing exposure to air is key when kegging your beer. BYO Technical Editor Ashton Lewis shows you how to properly transfer your beer into a closed, air-free environment just like pro brewers do to lessen the chances of your kegged homebrew becoming oxidized.

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