Has anyone used old kegs as boil kettle? I think they are 15 gallons and could be much cheaper than some of the kettles I found online.
Of course you'd have to cut out the top and fit with a spigot, any ideas on this?
Thanks for any input.
Marc
kegs to boil wort?
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They work perfect. Just about everyone in the Guild uses them. They are called Keggles. You can either stainless weld connections in them or buy weldless fittings. I know a guy over by the track that welds/builds Keggles all the time for folks. I can get you with him if your interested.
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
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great! i might be able to get my hand on one or two of them. Unfortunately I am still a few months away from actually brewing. I am buying a house this summer/fall and promised my little lady to wait until then. Gives me more time to research, I guess. Thanks for your help and I might ask you for that contact when it gets closer to that time I am so patiently waiting for...
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andy, could you pm me that info, got some that need some work
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ditto for me please, got two that I could use the help on. thx
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Ted and Tuck,
What do you need done to your keggles? And is weldless or welding in your plans?
What do you need done to your keggles? And is weldless or welding in your plans?
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
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Angler Ted
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Re: kegs to boil wort?
weld for me
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If anybody buying these larger kettles would like to sell a smaller one, I would be interested in buying. Still using a three gallon pot and would like to be able to boil closer to five gallons. Using our kitchen range, so please advise height of whatever is available.
Thanks,
Art
Thanks,
Art
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Art, PMed you.
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Well, I wasn't able to score any of the old kegs as I hoped...
Does anyone know where to get them legally? Thanks for your help!
Does anyone know where to get them legally? Thanks for your help!
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Sabco is one place to obtain legal kegs. I purchased mine from them and have been extremely happy with their customer service.
http://www.brew-magic.com/
http://www.brew-magic.com/
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I bought mine at the Haskell junk yard several years ago. Don't know if they still have any, or if they still let you pick through stuff in the yard.
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Just stopped by Haskell recycling center yesterday looking for a SS sink. They have a few kegs but return them to Budweiser, no walks around the yard either, let alone a helpful person working there. When I asked about what they do with non-budweiser kegs she looked at me with a blank stare and told me everything gets recycled here. Oh well, one less place I ever need to do business.
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Blktre
I would also be interest in Stainless welding on my keg.
I would also be interest in Stainless welding on my keg.
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PM Swagman here......Bierdog wrote:Blktre
I would also be interest in Stainless welding on my keg.
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough