Brass Beer Taps?

[Willburville]

Hi Guys,

Sorry if this question has been answered about a bazillion times, but I was just wondering if there is any difference (apart from color) in Chrome and Brass beer taps.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Home-Brew-Fridge-Do...1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm gearing up to transform the old fridge into my new best friend, and have heard that Brass can actually give the beer funny flavours.

Anybody had experience with them?

I'd like to throw some wooden panels on the fridge and give it an old style "saloon" look with the brass taps.

Thanks

 

[Beer Guy]

Beer is acidic, and will passivate the brass if the nozzle is brass or the inner workings giving of a metallic taste, hence alot of brass taps are no more.

 

[mchitiea]

Beer is acidic, and will passivate the brass if the nozzle is brass or the inner workings giving of a metallic taste, hence alot of brass taps are no more.

Correct!

Brass is for good looks on the OUTSIDE, not for beer on the inside.
Make sure anything that comes in contact with beer/wine is Stainless. It's easier to clean, lasts longer and no red teeth...hehehehehehe