o-ring in keg

[JoeyChopps]

Last night when I was kegging the big o-ring from the keg lid fell into my beer. It was sanatized so I'm not too worried but should it be ok in the beer?

 

[insubordinateK]

??

If it's sanitized, then it won't lead to an infection. If it's "in the beer", it won't seal the keg.

 

[runningweird]

??

If it's "in the beer", it won't seal the keg.

yeah, did you fish it out or add another o ring?

 

[JoeyChopps]

I had another o-ring and didn't want to risk infection by fishing it out

 

[runningweird]

then you will be just fine. don't sweat it as long as the first one was sanitized. and even if it wasnt a keg stored at keezer temps/serving temps will be too cold for any opportunistic infection to take off.

just keep the bus above 55 mph.

 

[JoeyChopps]

That's what I figured just wanted reassurance

 

[BrewThruYou]

I would've done the same thing - used another o-ring.

 

[passedpawn]

Note to self: get some spare o-rings. I've done this several times, but into empty kegs. It's only a matter of time till I do it on a fully one.

 

[PantherCity]

Same thing just happened to me while kegging up a Saison last week. I just grabbed a spare and sanitized it real fast. I think It was the Saison? We'll see soon enough.

 

[Richardhead]

Never thought of putting an o-ring in my beer hmmm BF goodrich stout!!!

 

[JoeyChopps]

Update pulled my first pint and no weird flavor what so ever thanks guys

 

[chromados]

I did this in my Maibock when I was kegging it about 2 months. At first mild panic set in then I just figured to let it be and see what would happen. We are about 1/2 way though the keg and have not noticed any problems with it. Just go to show: RDWHAHB/

Chromados