how do pros fill/wash kegs?

mandoman · Oct 29, 2008

Just wondering - anyone been on a tour or seen how this works? I know there are 'keg washers' but I'm wondering what the simplest, cheapest way smaller companies get the beer from fermenters to kegs for distribution.

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GilaMinumBeer · Oct 29, 2008

St. Patrick's of Texas

See "Keg Tools" in the navi pane on the left. Scrool down to the "Keg Washer".

This is a basic way for small kegging operations. From here they get more elaborate and automated.

mandoman · Oct 29, 2008

thanks gila,

i guess i'm wondering if the beer is carbonate prior to filling or during the fill and how one knows whether the carbonation is 'right' inside the keg.

GilaMinumBeer · Oct 29, 2008

Pretty sure it's pre-carbonated and cp filled. But, I could be wrong.

Cpt_Kirks · Oct 29, 2008

My kegs have all come NASTY on the outside.

What is the best method to clean the outside? Being stainless steel, they should hold up to a lot.

Car wash, maybe? Then, go over the really bad spots with a green pad?

GilaMinumBeer · Oct 29, 2008

Gator Grit pads (lowes) and a angle grinder or drill. Then a wipe down with StarSan solution and a weeks "rest" to allow for re-passivation.

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