Brewing In stainless Kegs

[Inspekta_X]

Hi Guys

Newbie member here just after some advice. I have 2 stainless a type kegs that have spears released and can be screwed on and off. I went to a party last year and a guy was brewing his beer straight in a 50lt keg and then transferring it into another empty keg and dispensing it through a fridge system. Just wondering if anyone has had experience doing it this way and if so what is the best way to get started?

Thanks

 

[Crouch]

hey mate, welcome. This is the standard way many people brew - with converted beer kegs, into something called a 'keggle'. The brewing takes place in those vessels and then is transferred to a fermenter where yeast converts the sugars to alcohol. Once fermentation is complete, it is then transferred to either kegs or bottles for conditioning/carbonation and subsequently served to willing consumers of tasty amber fluids.

Edit: 'best way to get started' ... have a read around the forums, check the show us your brew rig thread for ideas about different brewing systems. Watch some videos on YouTube about how to brew beer ... lots of information around, other people will also have good feedback for you I'm sure.

Cheers

 

[crowmanz]

This is the standard way many people brew - with converted beer kegs, into something called a 'keggle'. The brewing takes place in those vessels and then is transferred to a fermenter where yeast converts the sugars to alcohol.

I read it the OP as his mate was using the keg as the fermenter then transferring to another keg to serve.

 

[Bribie G]

I've just done the same thing with a cornie, pleased with results.

I don't know about Comercial kegs but I assume you can take the spear out. If so, then with your fermenting keg, cut an inch or so off the spear so the yeast cake settles down below the spear, thus transferring clearer beer into the serving keg.

 

[Crouch]

I read it the OP as his mate was using the keg as the fermenter then transferring to another keg to serve.

Yeah, my bad ... after re-reading and your comment it would seem so.

Just read about people doing that in one of the BB threads for SS fermenters, never done it but sounds good.

 

[Black n Tan]

Here is a bells and whistles version. Pretty tidy.

https://www.brewmagic.com/product/brew-magic-fermenter/

 

[Inspekta_X]

Ok great thanks for the replies guys! I've been reading a bit through the forums and have found some interesting threads on biab. Seems like a few people have cut the top off a keg and fitted a tap, anyone have a build for this and recommendations for doing it?

 

[toncils]

I've just started no-chill, ferment and then serve in a 50 keg. Seems to work OK so far, but getting the hot wort in requires a pump, and you need a smaller keg on hand to oxidise the wort and pitch the yeast. (ie - when the beer has cooled down, pour about 10l into a corny keg, shake it, pitch the yeast, and use low-pressure C02 to pump it back into the 50 keg)

 

[Eagleburger]

My two new fermenters are 50L kegs turned upside down. 1 1/4 ball valves on the existing port. 1 1/2 would be a better fit due to sanitary fittings sizing, but I had 1 1/4 on hand, 1/2" port for racking. Also 1/2" copper pipe cooling circulating into my existing chest freezer. Each fermenter has its own temp. reg. valve and both are housed in a 100ml EPS coolbox, I will post pics when its completed.

 

[Spookhud]

 

[ricardo]

Here is a bells and whistles version. Pretty tidy.

https://www.brewmagic.com/product/brew-magic-fermenter/

I can vouch for these they work very well, bit of a pain getting in and out of the fermentation chamber though

 

[MastersBrewery]

No need to remove the dip tube, the fact you can unscrew them easily will make cleaning easier though. Check this thread and links within, in particular one that links to 100 plus thread on HBT.

That covers fermentation!

Wort production well there's many way to skin a cat and always more to learn and try.

Good luck!

MB