How much for an empty keg

[Geneticjim]

Hey all,
How much should I expect to pay for an empty used keg to convert into a Keggle?

 

[Ravio11i]

Some people buy a keg of something they want to drink, then just don't take it back and eat the deposit... So, it depends on what the deposit is in your area. When I was buying kegged beer in Rochester NY about 5 years ago that was $55.

 

[govner1]

That is also theft!!

 

[arnobg]

Breweries own those kegs and the deposit doesn't even come close to covering the actual cost of the keg. If you want to actually buy a keg expect to pay more than that.

 

[phendog]

Talk to some of your local Micro's. Good chance they have a busted keg laying around and would be happy to help a Home Brewer. I got mine that way and paid $40.

 

[kh54s10]

Some people buy a keg of something they want to drink, then just don't take it back and eat the deposit... So, it depends on what the deposit is in your area. When I was buying kegged beer in Rochester NY about 5 years ago that was $55.

Don't do this. As said it is theft. It give homebrewers a bad name.

My conscience would not even allow me to do it.....

 

[Geneticjim]

OK. Should I just buy a nice boil pot then?

 

[TX_Brewing]

OK. Should I just buy a nice boil pot then?

Yes, or find an existing keggle. There are so many affordable options these days it really doesn't make too much sense to build a keggle. 15-20 years ago this was not the case so keggles were a reasonable solution.

 

[Geneticjim]

So how big of a boil pot do I need if I want to do a 5g batch? I am going to start with an extract just to get my feet wet then move to full grain.

 

[TX_Brewing]

So how big of a boil pot do I need if I want to do a 5g batch? I am going to start with an extract just to get my feet wet then move to full grain.

At least 10 gallons, smaller and you will be limited down the line.

 

[Geneticjim]

At least 10 gallons, smaller and you will be limited down the line.

Thanks! I've been looking at boil kettles and damn they aren't cheap! any suggestions?

 

[TX_Brewing]

Concord, bayou classic, both good diy options.

 

[Geneticjim]

Concord, bayou classic, both good diy options.

Thanks. I was looking at anvil

 

[Dolomieu]

http://www.homebrewing.org/Used-155-Keggle-with-Coupling_p_4840.html

 

[TX_Brewing]

Thanks. I was looking at anvil

Anvil also looks to be a great option, all depends on your budget.