Keg Conditioning (sediment question)

[GweedoeBrew]

Ok... So I think that I am going to try and Keg Condition an Extra Pale Ale.... I am just a little worried about the sediment at the bottom of the keg after conditioning....

So how does that effect serving... what are people's thoughts on Keg Conditioning beers... pros and cons?

[Westco]

Well if you keep your keg in one place and never move it then you are fine. After a couple of weeks at a very low temperature everything will settle to the bottom. Your first 2 pints will be cloudy but after that it will be clear. Just don't bump or move your keg and you will have clear beer.

[GweedoeBrew]

Hmmmm... Maybe this isn't a good idea for me.... I am going to be driving it to a party...

Maybe I should just force carbonate it and then drive it to the party and serve... I will just leave it in the carboy until about a week before the party and then force carb it... put pressure on the keg and take it to the party...

[DannyW]

Whether you force carb or keg condition, if you plan to move the keg you should first transfer it to a clean keg once carbonation is done and it has dropped pretty much clear. Just make a jumper hose with a beer-out fitting on each end, pour the first pint or so into a glass to discard, then hook up the jumper. Stop when you see sludge in the line.