killian
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any ideas?
is an aluminum firkin good for anything?
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Skins_Brew
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Pics? It might be good as a fermenter.
killian
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I didnt think of that, would there be any issues from fermenting in aluminum?
how about for kegging and serving cask ale? new wooden or plastic keystones and shives are available from uk brewing.
before you cut it up you might want to put it up on ebay or craigslist, real british casks aren't cheap and somebody in your area might pay good money for it..
before you cut it up you might want to put it up on ebay or craigslist, real british casks aren't cheap and somebody in your area might pay good money for it..
killian
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a local brewer was telling me that to stick with stainless and that there was some reason not to use aluminum casks.
the first metal kegs were aluminum, the only reason they changed to stainless was because aluminum doesn't hold up... it dents and cracks too easily under rough use.
for years there have been rumours that aluminum causes alzheimers and other diseases, this has been proven to be false but some people stick to old ideas, like car batteries placed directly on concrete will discharge quickly... another myth.
for years there have been rumours that aluminum causes alzheimers and other diseases, this has been proven to be false but some people stick to old ideas, like car batteries placed directly on concrete will discharge quickly... another myth.
ChshreCat
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Aluminum? I'd think that would be pretty uncomfortable to wear.
Oh wait...you said FIRkin...
Oh wait...you said FIRkin...
killian
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I think I might try to use it as a primary.
beach
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My HLT is aluminum.
you could sell it to me so I can use it with my beer engine
killian
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I need a beer engine
