Newfie_Brewer
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I'm starting to build a brewing system and I have acquired a 13.2 gallon European 1/2 barrel keg and I was wondering about converting it. The problem is that it has a molded plastic shell on top and bottom. I assumed this was done to save on the amount of stainless that went into the keg. I removed the bottom plastic and now I am left with a keg that has a tapered, slightly coned, bottom. Any thoughts on making the keg sit properly on my burner??
It seems as these type of kegs are the only type available to me (I'm in Newfoundland, Canada) so I have to come up with some way to make them work. Also the handles on top are molded plastic that will likely fall off when the keg is heated....Are handles in the converted keg REALLY necessary or is it just a luxury.
It seems as these type of kegs are the only type available to me (I'm in Newfoundland, Canada) so I have to come up with some way to make them work. Also the handles on top are molded plastic that will likely fall off when the keg is heated....Are handles in the converted keg REALLY necessary or is it just a luxury.