Beer Forum

mrkrispy · #1 (**permalink**) 05-06-2006, 07:34 PM

Hi,

I just got my kegerator up and running. I got all stainless steel parts from micromatic and upgraded everything. I got a 5 gallon keg or Red Nectar and hooked it. I was so excited, had been looking forward to it for months. So I poured a couple of glasses and the beer tasted like....well almost nothing. Like an ale made by budweiser.

I took the faucet apart, cleaned everything (the lines were brand new but cleaned them anyways), cleaned a few more glasses....and the beer still tastes wrong.

So I check the keg and there is a big cardboard collar marked December 3. Do ya think the keg is just too old? Or am I missing something?

Thanks for advice!

USMC - Retired · #2 (**permalink**) 05-06-2006, 09:49 PM

Definately too old, unpasturized beer should only go 45 days, any more than that and your pushing your luck. Your looking at 5 months here, get a new keg, clean your system top to bottom and try again.

Semper Fi,
The Gunns

"Beer is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin

topgun3208 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2006, 05:23 AM

man that sux, I would rip that liquor store owner azz. and I would be finding another that moves their inventory quicker or special order.

"So many great beers, so little time, and only one liver" Mark

Scott Zuhse · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2006, 07:16 AM

Right on the mark Guys. If you still have your receipt, take it to the retail outlet and demand a refund. Be careful on future purchases. Know the date the product was packaged. Call the Brewery if you need additional coding info.

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mrkrispy · #5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2006, 10:42 AM

Thanks everyone. I got the keg at Beverages and More, they usually have good service so I will be taking it back. I am going to call the Brewery tomorrow and see what's up. It probably sat at a distributor for too long. Very bummed but more kegs will be on their way haha

topgun3208 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-07-2006, 01:12 PM

What is an AZZ? Is that similar to a BUTT?

uhhuh, just a little more tactful. helps to dodge the "bots" in some chat rooms and forums, to avoid being booted lol

"So many great beers, so little time, and only one liver" Mark

topgun3208 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-07-2006, 01:14 PM

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quote:Originally posted by topgun3208

What is an AZZ? Is that similar to a BUTT?

uhhuh, just a little more tactful. helps to dodge the "bots" in some chat rooms and forums, to avoid being booted lol

"So many great beers, so little time, and only one liver" Mark

"So many great beers, so little time, and only one liver" Mark

topgun3208 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-07-2006, 01:16 PM

and no im not stuttering

"So many great beers, so little time, and only one liver" Mark

mrkrispy · #9 (**permalink**) 05-08-2006, 06:15 PM

I took the keg back and they are ordering me a fresh one. I will be sure to check the date on top before I leave the store this time!

In the meantime I drove down to a local brewery and got a 5 gallon keg of IPA. Woohoo!