originalben
Well-Known Member
Have an opportunity to pick one up, but don't know what I'd do with it.
I use them for my MLT and HLT/BK. Great for a 5 gallon setup.
Those are pony kegs or 1/4 barrel. Nice setup BTW. Full kegs are called 1/2 barrels. Not what I would consider a corney keg. Someone recently asked about taller 7.75 gallon kegs a while back, which sound very cool.
If it has the single spear in the center it is considered a "sanke" keg. While still a cool score not as easy to use as a corney. You can't get your hand it to scrub or inspect so cleaning it becomes more of a chore where you would probably have to create a pump type of system. Also because of their height they would limit the number of beers you can store if you use it for kegging.
If you get this type of 1/4 barrel in the photo I suggest using it as a fermenter after removing the spear or as a boil kettle for 5 gallons batches.
Also, in case you are getting one that has not been taken apart, I suggest having it outside, cover the top hole with a towel/rag and use a large screwdriver to depress the center ball..
Ewwwww....thats just nasty!
I would not recommend making a keggle out of it.
Use an orange carboy cap with a pipe clamp to hold it on.
Pipe clamp? Yours don't fit tightly over the neck of the keg? I had to heat mine up in boiling water to stretch them so they would fit.
I'd agree. You can make good beer on stove top using 5 gallon batches. Given the cost, efforts and potential of a keggle you should go for a full size 1/2 barrel if you are going to put in the effort. You can either brew 5 gallon or 10 gallon+ in a full size keggle.
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