15.5 gal keg, what's it made of?

jasonsbeer · Aug 3, 2009

I was able to obtain a 15.5 gal keg from a coworker. Firestone appears to be the manufacturer.

I cut the top off in order to turn this into a brew pot. Everything I've seen here indicates these are stainless steel. Guys at work are convinced it must be aluminum. To me, its too heavy, and was too hard to cut, to be aluminum.

So, what's it made of?

-Jason

hercher · Aug 3, 2009

Any idea what was originally in it? I'm guessing it was stainless steel -- aluminum would be too reactive for most chemicals or foods.

mrfurlly · Aug 3, 2009

its stainless steel

jasonsbeer · Aug 3, 2009

hercher said:
Any idea what was originally in it?

It appears to be an old Miller keg.

truckmann · Aug 3, 2009

Definitely stainless

double_e5 · Aug 3, 2009

hercher said:
Any idea what was originally in it? I'm guessing it was stainless steel -- aluminum would be too reactive for most chemicals or foods.

Really??? I think you need to do more homework on aluminum.

Scut_Monkey · Aug 3, 2009

Many around here use aluminum pots as brew kettles. Aluminum is safe to cook in. Many posts talking over this point if you search for them.

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