Keg acquisition...

[greg75]

I'm sure there's been one thousand of posts about this in the past, so here's post 1,001. What's the best way to go about getting a used keg? I've checked out the Sabco site, and the prices for kegs are a little discouraging to me. I see they sell refurbished kegs, but I couldn't find a price on them. Has anyone ordered a refurbished keg from them? If so, how much did it cost you?

I know some people just rent a half barrel of BFW and have a big party, then just keep the keg. That seems a little less than ethical to me (buying BFW, not keeping the keg ) I've been trying to get in touch with someone at a local liquor store to see if I could pay him the deposit rate (and a little more, if that's what it took) if I could have one of his empties, although I'm kind of guessing that's not 100% legal, so we'll see how that goes. I also asked the owner of a bar that I visit occasionally to ask her distributor about dinged kegs that would otherwise be disposed of. Maybe I can get one with a dent, but in otherwise good condition...

Basically, I just want to see if there's any avenues that I'm missing. I finally have my MLT built, I just ordered a 210,000 BTU Bayou Classic Banjo Burner today, and now I'm itching to get my keggle setup. So, if anyone here has any creative means of getting kegs that they want to share, I'd be forever grateful!

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Do these searches on Google:

homebrew supplies site:www.homebrewtalk.com
keg site:www.homebrewtalk.com
sanke site:www.homebrewtalk.com
used sanke keg

 

[homebrewer_99]

Cornelius keg?

Where are you in WI? I just purchased 25 cornies in Oshkosh, B&D Equipment (or something like that).

They were $12.00 each.

 

[Hopfan]

I just spoke to my local beer distributor and told him I was looking for a keg to make into a kettle. He gave me one for $10. I know that most people will argue that this is not the most effective way as they are only covering their deposit cost and it can be considered stealing from the brewery, but, I also give my local quite a bit of business and I don't have a problem if he doesn't.

 

[Bsquared]

Craig's list might have some or you can post a wanted add for a keg.

 

[greg75]

Cornelius keg?

Where are you in WI? I just purchased 25 cornies in Oshkosh, B&D Equipment (or something like that).

They were $12.00 each.

I live in Fond du Lac, which is a stone's throw from Oshkosh. In fact, I used to live in Oshkosh. The naqme of that place didn't ring a bell to me, but I'll look into it. I'm actually looking for a 1/2 barrel to convert into a brew kettle, and not a corny, but maybe they'll have those as well. Thanks for the help!