I purchased two 1/6 bbl Sanke kegs from a neighborhood acquaintance for a song. One had no brewery markings but the other had a collar stamped with a brewery name, a label, and a keg tracking sticker. I expressed concerns about buying a keg from a microbrewery, as I’ve read that it can hurt their bottom line. The individual said that the brewery went out of business in early 2018 and he couldn’t return the keg if he wanted.
I looked it up and, sure enough, the brewery has indeed gone out of business. Given that the kegs were likely not leased as the brewery name is stamped in steel in the collar, am I in the clear with this keg? I hope so, as it’s an unique piece of brewing history as well.
I looked it up and, sure enough, the brewery has indeed gone out of business. Given that the kegs were likely not leased as the brewery name is stamped in steel in the collar, am I in the clear with this keg? I hope so, as it’s an unique piece of brewing history as well.