When I look at the 15 bbl tanks in brewpubs or other small breweries, it would almost seem more natural to ferment in a SS keg. I can understand the geometries are different, and perhaps those brewers have a few moves we don't, but in the end they are guaging the fermentation process based of...
Dark Ale - did you try this? I have been contemplating the same idea. I read some information on probrewer.com. The author of that article offerred that the "beer in" fitting could be removed such that a hose could be easily attached for the fermentation pressure to be releived. Its a good...