Cedar Rapids Brewing Society

Looking to build a kettle from a keg and need some advice. I have a rubber coated keg that I picked up a while back. Has anyone ever taken the rubber coating off one of these? Will it work to convert to a brew pot? I am thinking I may need to find someone wanting to trade for a non-rubber coated one but thought I would see what others thought first.

If you're thinking of doing all-grain, I'd keep it as a mash tun.  Otherwise, ditch it for non-coated.  I think it wouldn't be worth the effort to strip.

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I was kind of thinking that might be the answer. Unfortunately I already have a mash tun and am in need of a kettle. If anyone is interested in any sort of a trade or has a not rubber coated keg let me know!

Thanks!

If somone wants to go electric this could work. Too big for my needs though.

On 03/24/2013 10:23 AM, krjamk wrote:

I was kind of thinking that might be the answer. Unfortunately I already have a mash tun and am in need of a kettle. If anyone is interested in any sort of a trade or has a not rubber coated keg let me know!

Thanks!



Kris Krie

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Will the rubber stand up to 100C temperatures for long? I guess it depends on the type of rubber used, and worse case it stinks a little and peels off of the steel.

I was wondering if it would hold up to the temp for the long term as well. There isn't a lot out there about the rubber kegs, atleast for kettles. I did find a home for this one with a trade offer so looks like I am a step closer to a kettle!

Actually, it would likely be more suited for a mash tun. I'd think that could stand up to ~60-65C temperatures, that is likely how they are cleaned. Plus the rubber would help with the insulation.

I was given a keg cut in half recently and won't be using it if you want it. No fittings or handles that I remember. I haven't really taken a good look at it.