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Crafty Tim
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Re: Kegs.

Post by Crafty Tim » Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:56 pm

I used two mini Kegs for my last brew. One was absolutely fine the other was a bit iffy . I put this down to the beer that had been in there previously. I hadn't cleaned it properly I believe or soaked enough so just tainted. It didn't taste that bad but not right.

I'll give them another go but probably a limited use of the kegs

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Re: Kegs.

Post by Pigster » Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:12 am

Cobnut wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:04 pm
Pigster wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:50 pm
Thanks Cob! All makes sense, I’m pretty careful with them but maybe not quite enough! Bottling a such a faff so kegs seemed a good way forwards - particularly as I don’t want to just throw them away. I use a new bung each time but makes no odds if the beer goes down the drain!
Is there any way I can test them aside from having a good look inside with a torch?
Not sure if there's anyway to test for rust. Maybe put some water in to soak for a few days and taste it?

I'm sure some clever soul on here will have a wonderful idea! They usually do :D
Sometimes the simplest answers are the best!!

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Re: Kegs.

Post by MattGuk » Wed May 05, 2021 4:42 pm

I love these mini kegs, very convenient when way of storing beer without all the bottles taking up space in the fridge.
I have just ordered a corny kit and acquired a new Fridge that I will put in the garage, then I can keep these mini kegs indoors.
I think there will always be a place for these little kegs

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Re: Kegs.

Post by Doreblade » Wed May 05, 2021 5:20 pm

Cobnut wrote:
Pigster wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:50 pm
Thanks Cob! All makes sense, I’m pretty careful with them but maybe not quite enough! Bottling a such a faff so kegs seemed a good way forwards - particularly as I don’t want to just throw them away. I use a new bung each time but makes no odds if the beer goes down the drain!
Is there any way I can test them aside from having a good look inside with a torch?
Not sure if there's anyway to test for rust. Maybe put some water in to soak for a few days and taste it?

I'm sure some clever soul on here will have a wonderful idea! They usually do :D
Just a thought - you can buy cheap endoscopes nowadays - Toolstation has one for £20.

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Re: Kegs.

Post by Cobnut » Wed May 05, 2021 5:43 pm

Doreblade wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 5:20 pm
Just a thought - you can buy cheap endoscopes nowadays - Toolstation has one for £20.
As I said, some clever soul usually comes up with a good answer! :D
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Re: Kegs.

Post by MashBag » Thu May 06, 2021 6:48 am

Doreblade wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 5:20 pm
Just a thought - you can buy cheap endoscopes nowadays - Toolstation has one for £20.
Full marks that man!

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Re: Kegs.

Post by Pigster » Thu May 06, 2021 9:34 pm

Full marks indeed!

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