How to return a sanke keg that no one will take?

[Rivenin]

So, i was gifted a 15.5g sanke keg without a spear a number of months ago. Finally got around to calling anheuser busch to figure out how to return it to them.
Obviously they said "we would like it back, please". So i asked how to return it to them as we don't have any AB breweries close by, was given the distributors contact information over here.
I contacted them and they said they cannot take the keg without the spear.
I emailed back to AB but haven't heard a thing yet on what to do.

Trying to be the good guy sometimes is rough... but i'm at a loss if AB wont come and get it, but obviously it's theirs. The distributors will not take it due to missing parts (with no fault of my own). A bar obviously wont take it due to the same issues i'm currently having.

Any insight from people on what to do with my current dilemma ?

 

[Newsman]

I'd say you made a good-faith effort. If the distributor won't take it back, I'd sell it for scrap or cut it open to make a BBQ grill or something.

 

[Gavin C]

So, i was gifted a 15.5g sanke keg without a spear a number of months ago. Finally got around to calling anheuser busch to figure out how to return it to them.
Obviously they said "we would like it back, please". So i asked how to return it to them as we don't have any AB breweries close by, was given the distributors contact information over here.
I contacted them and they said they cannot take the keg without the spear.
I emailed back to AB but haven't heard a thing yet on what to do.

Trying to be the good guy sometimes is rough... but i'm at a loss if AB wont come and get it, but obviously it's theirs. The distributors will not take it due to missing parts (with no fault of my own). A bar obviously wont take it due to the same issues i'm currently having.

Any insight from people on what to do with my current dilemma ?

• Give it to an Oregonian HBTer
• Leave it out for recycling pick-up
• Make it into a smoker
• Brew beer in it
• Turn it into a side table
• Ignore it in your garage/yard
• Shoot it
• Wear it as a hat

Not seeing your dilema I'm afraid

 

[FirstAidBrewing]

Big ass keggle?

 

[Newsman]

• Give it to an Oregonian HBTer
• Leave it out for recycling pick-up
• Make it into a smoker
• Brew beer in it
• Turn it into a side table
• Ignore it in your garage/yard
• Shoot it
• Wear it as a hat

Not seeing your dilema I'm afraid

Exactly. You made a good-faith effort to return it. Distributor won't take it, AB (apparently) won't come get it. It's yours now. Do as you will. Those are all good suggestions above.

 

[EDF713]

Unless someone is willing to give you a spear, most likely from making a keggle, there isn't an outcome where AB gets the keg back. I'm sure there are plenty of people here that will take it off your hands.

 

[lumpher]

Even if someone donates a spear, they still won't take it back. Since the gasket is not there, it'll be labeled a "blown keg", and they won't touch it. I like Gavin's suggestion of shooting it, then wearing it as a hat. Making a keggle or donating it to someone are 2 other options, though...

 

[Jaybird]

So, i was gifted a 15.5g sanke keg without a spear a number of months ago. Finally got around to calling anheuser busch to figure out how to return it to them.
Obviously they said "we would like it back, please". So i asked how to return it to them as we don't have any AB breweries close by, was given the distributors contact information over here.
I contacted them and they said they cannot take the keg without the spear.
I emailed back to AB but haven't heard a thing yet on what to do.

Trying to be the good guy sometimes is rough... but i'm at a loss if AB wont come and get it, but obviously it's theirs. The distributors will not take it due to missing parts (with no fault of my own). A bar obviously wont take it due to the same issues i'm currently having.

Any insight from people on what to do with my current dilemma ?

I applaud your effort! I think most would just make a keggle and call it a day. I know I have in the past, long before I knew of the theft issues. I think you own it at this point. Do what you want with it.

Cheers
Jay

 

[wi_brewer]

I have a couple spears laying around if you want to cover shipping.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Make it into a fermenter with one of the Sanke fermenter kits from Brewer's Hardware.

 

[MaxStout]

A few ideas:

 

[CUrchin]

You tried. There are plenty of people that would love to have it for a keggle or fermenter (including me!). Since I doubt I can talk you into shipping it across the country, why not put it on Craigslist.

 

[aprichman]

If you don't want it I would be happy to take it off your hands in exchange for some home brew! Im in Corvallis and am often around the McMinnville area.

 

[Singletrack]

Seems a true good guy would make the long trip to AB, hand deliver the keg to them in whatever location they choose, and give them an extra $100 to get a spear. Otherwise, you're not even trying.


Or, the hat idea is good too.

 

[Michigan_Wolfman]

Congratulations, you have the beginnings of a kick ass keggle.

 

[beergolf]

You tried. Save the emails to prove you tried and then use it how you want.

 

[Qhrumphf]

Sounds like its yours to me as well (disclaimer: not a lawyer), so agree with the above, save the emails showing you tried to return it, and then make yourself a keggle out of it.

 

[Jim311]

I use mine to boil my beer in. Chopped the top off and put a spigot on it. Works great.

 

[Rivenin]

Thanks for the ideas!
I already have some keggles (purchased legally from Widmer) and should have the 20g pot down below up and running soon.
Already bought the parts for it, so it'll be a fermenter for the next while... currently put an order in for some steel tubing to weld up for a stand for the fridge that the keg will go into. that way i only have to lift an empty keg in and out... my back wont handle it otherwise LOL

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