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Aluminum kegs

Started by Brian_S, September 27, 2011, 06:59:45 PM

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Brian_S

Anyone ever work with aluminum kegs?  I've got a line on some 50Ls but as they are aluminum I'm not sure what good they might be?

Boil pots?  Perhaps Mash tuns?  Can one ferment in an aluminum vessel?

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Kyle

Every all grain brew I have done to date was in aluminum. Works great as a boil kettle
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On Tap: DIPA, Vienna SMaSH, Imp Stout
Planned: IPA
Fermenting: --

Brian_S

Thats what I was thinking (I too boil in Aluminium) but then I got wondering if these might have some sort of liner (like a pop/beer can) as I can't see how storing beer in contact with Aluminum would'nt affect taste.

I think I may have to look them over first, maybe do a bit more of the googly.

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Kyle

well, if they are good for fermenting and the AL kegs are cheap, I'd be interested in buying some as well.
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On Tap: DIPA, Vienna SMaSH, Imp Stout
Planned: IPA
Fermenting: --

Dave Savoie

if they can hold beer to drink you should be able to ferment in them for sure
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Richard

Would suspect you would want to check them carefully for any damage to the interior, if they are lined.
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