Shank corroded?

[mrduna01]

So I thought my shank was stainless but it looks like it may be chrome plated as it appears to be corroding or rusting. I thought it was gunk but a couple soaks in oxy and then blc did nothing so Its not dirty. Is it still usable or should I replace?

So many beers... so little time.

 

[day_trippr]

Yup, looks like the chrome eroded and exposed the underlying brass...

Cheers!

 

[mrduna01]

Will this be detrimental to the beer?

So many beers... so little time.

 

[BBBF]

Possibly... The brass can add a metallic taste, especially on the first pour because the beer has been sitting on it. But they also make taps that are 100% brass, so it might not be that bad. I wouldn't rush to replace it, unless you are already tasting something.

 

[day_trippr]

Will this be detrimental to the beer?

So many beers... so little time.

Maybe, but I don't know what flakes of chrome taste like...

Cheers!

 

[FuzzeWuzze]

Will this be detrimental to the beer?

So many beers... so little time.

Have you noticed anything? If not no

There's no reason it should matter. If there was any minuscule amount of lead in the brass you've already ingested it by now i'd reckon

 

[mrduna01]

Fair enough I picked up a stainless one any how.

So many beers... so little time.

 

[Veedo]

Noticed mine were the same away. Slapped them back on and called it a day