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zeprock2

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So there is a farm near me that is selling 55 gal food grade barrels. Is there any reason why I could not use them for electric brewing? See pictures.

Thanks for your help.

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They were shipped with apple juice in them. Not sure if they are stainless. The inside is white so I was worried it would leech during the boil.
 
I wouldn't use it for a boil...but HLT or MT maybe. Of course I'd see what exactly they were made out of and coated with first.
 
I wouldn't put liquid in them let alone heat it. The coating or paint on the steel would never hold up. They would be good for grain storage.
 
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