Apart from depressurising is there any other precautions I should take before repurposing a beer keg? The gas is Co2 I believe and to the best of my knowledge Lager isn't flammable but though I'd better check first?
Make sure you stand well back when you depress the inner plate on the valve. I got a face full last time.
Do it somewhere where any residue spilling out won't ruin anything. Last time I cut some open they were nasty inside.
Could have sworn I made a video for this. Guess I just haven't edited it yet. Anyway, I used a small puller to press down on the centre valve. This releases the pressure which can be considerable! Place a thick rag or towel over the hole first. I don't think it's dangerous per se but if there's old beer in there, you'll be glade you're not soaked in it. I tipped mine down the sewer directly (lifted up a drain cover). Once you smell it, you may also decide tipping it onto an open drain or, god forbid, the garden(!) is really not a good idea.
Does lager turn bad? Having said that they have been sitting down the side of my mums for the last 4 years waiting for me to do something with them
Hello Barlidge,
I presume you bought this keg from the owner?
Keg and cask theft costs brewers a lot of money as they are not cheap.
Alec
With respect Piman they are seldom interested. I have to dispose of dumped kegs and bottles on a regular basis, despite written reminders these companies never come and collect so they get repurposed or disposed of as I see fit.
Bob
Got any more going spare? They make brilliant little brewing kettles :PThe brewery went bankrupt and the pub were left with all the empties and were happy to give them away.
They do, Ive got one that's 17 years old. I still remember the occasion that provided the barrellWhen you cut the handle parts they are under loads of tension (blade brakers)
Kegs make great barbies
I still remember the occasion that provided the barrell
You can't leave us hanging like that.