You Are Here:  
Keg Draft Beer Learning Center
North America (change region)
+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Keg Shelf life

  1. 05-07-2007 12:06 PM #1
    Eibach
    Eibach is offline Member
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    6

    Default Keg Shelf life/Cleaning

    Hey everyone i just had a question. So i bought a keg from someone that had been untaped untill i got it. Me and my friend put it in ice for a couple hours then taped it. We have had it not on ice for about a week and a half now, and it started to taste sour, so we just emptyed it out.

    I had two questions. Is it bad to leave it outside for the time being, even if it is empty?? we used an air tap. btw

    and will there be bacteria groth inside the keg?? and if so is there anyway to clean it out???
    Last edited by Eibach; 05-07-2007 at 12:42 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  2. 05-07-2007 07:15 PM #2
    psychodad's Avatar
    psychodad
    psychodad is offline Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    , , USA.
    Posts
    1,313

    Default

    Without refrigeration, it is not going to last. And once you try to push it with a party pump, you put air in it in start a quick death of the taste.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  3. 05-07-2007 07:55 PM #3
    Eibach
    Eibach is offline Member
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    6

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by psychodad View Post
    Without refrigeration, it is not going to last. And once you try to push it with a party pump, you put air in it in start a quick death of the taste.
    that didnt really answer my questions... =P

    but thank you for the reply =)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  4. 05-07-2007 08:02 PM #4
    psychodad's Avatar
    psychodad
    psychodad is offline Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    , , USA.
    Posts
    1,313

    Default

    Oh. So you just want to store an empty keg?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  5. 05-07-2007 08:08 PM #5
    Eibach
    Eibach is offline Member
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    6

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by psychodad View Post
    Oh. So you just want to store an empty keg?
    yes that is what im working with
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  6. 05-07-2007 08:12 PM #6
    psychodad's Avatar
    psychodad
    psychodad is offline Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    , , USA.
    Posts
    1,313

    Default

    Then it won't matter. You won't have it refilled, you will just get another and leave the empty instead of a deposit. Of course when you go to do this, depending on what state you are in and keg registration and whatnot, you may have to prove that you came by the empty legally.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  7. 05-07-2007 08:22 PM #7
    Eibach
    Eibach is offline Member
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    6

    Default

    well I live in Seattle, WA.

    We actualy bought the keg from someone who was selling it on cragslist, and he was selling it because he sold his bar. Anyway so they would just give us a whole new keg when we go to have it refilled, im confused...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  8. 05-07-2007 08:39 PM #8
    psychodad's Avatar
    psychodad
    psychodad is offline Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    , , USA.
    Posts
    1,313

    Default

    It likely won't be a new keg, just a refilled one. The the keg you brought back will be cleaned and filled again for the next customer by the brewer.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  9. 05-07-2007 09:16 PM #9
    Eibach
    Eibach is offline Member
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    6

    Default

    okay i see. so its a pretty simple process. how much does it usualy cost to refill??
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  10. 05-08-2007 12:05 AM #10
    psychodad's Avatar
    psychodad
    psychodad is offline Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    , , USA.
    Posts
    1,313

    Default

    You just need to call around your area. Different parts of the country charge different prices for a variety of reasons. For example around here, Bud Light, Miller, etc cost about 100 bucks a keg while real beers are about 120 -130 bucks. But I've heard that other areas Bud and whatnot only run about 75.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
  11. 05-08-2007 07:22 AM #11
    Eibach
    Eibach is offline Member
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Posts
    6

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by psychodad View Post
    You just need to call around your area. Different parts of the country charge different prices for a variety of reasons. For example around here, Bud Light, Miller, etc cost about 100 bucks a keg while real beers are about 120 -130 bucks. But I've heard that other areas Bud and whatnot only run about 75.
    nice to know. Thank you so much for all your help =)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules

Note:
Micro Matic’s Draft Beer Discussion forum is a public service which allows our members to share their draft beer knowledge and for visitors to view their discussions. While Micro Matic's Dispense Institute instructors and knowledgeable staff are often participates in the forum, Micro Matic does not attempt to verify information posted by members. The information which members post are personal views, and may not reflect the views of Micro Matic. Micro Matic takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any information posted by members, or results that occur from the information. Micro Matic reserves the right to monitor, remove or edit content at its discretion.