Title: Guinness keg fermenter
Post by: Twhitcomb314 on October 12, 2016, 02:16:44 AM
Post by: Twhitcomb314 on October 12, 2016, 02:16:44 AM
Has anyone converted a Guinness keg into a fermenter? A standard American keg can be converted using 2'' TC fittings (see below) but I'm having trouble finding something that will work on a Guinness keg. I'm hoping to have a thermowell in addition to an airlock. Any ideas would be appreciated.
https://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermentor-Kit-with-Thermowell.html
https://www.brewershardware.com/American-Sanke-Keg-Fermentor-Kit-with-Thermowell.html
Title: Re: Guinness keg fermenter
Post by: LordEoin on October 12, 2016, 07:08:08 AM
Post by: LordEoin on October 12, 2016, 07:08:08 AM
People won't work on it because it belongs to Guinness.
You could just get the grinder out and use a bung like this guy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbywLvYnles
You could just get the grinder out and use a bung like this guy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbywLvYnles
Title: Re: Guinness keg fermenter
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 12, 2016, 10:25:07 AM
Post by: Sorcerers Apprentice on October 12, 2016, 10:25:07 AM
You wont be able to use a TC fitting. The flange at the top of the spear connection is too thick to take the seal and fitting within the clamp.
Title: Re: Guinness keg fermenter
Post by: Leann ull on October 12, 2016, 11:28:02 AM
Post by: Leann ull on October 12, 2016, 11:28:02 AM
http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.ie/forum/index.php/board,30.0.html
Title: Re: Guinness keg fermenter
Post by: Twhitcomb314 on October 13, 2016, 01:15:29 AM
Post by: Twhitcomb314 on October 13, 2016, 01:15:29 AM
If I want both a thermowell and an airlock drilling my own stopper might be the only option. A 10.5 stopper works. I just can't find a predrilled 2 hole version.
Title: Re: Guinness keg fermenter
Post by: LordEoin on October 13, 2016, 07:20:17 AM
Post by: LordEoin on October 13, 2016, 07:20:17 AM
Get bung, get drill, combine.
Also, you'd probably get a warmer reception if you were to introduce yourself as CH so elegantly suggested.
Also, you'd probably get a warmer reception if you were to introduce yourself as CH so elegantly suggested.
Title: Guinness keg fermenter
Post by: Leann ull on October 13, 2016, 08:07:33 AM
Post by: Leann ull on October 13, 2016, 08:07:33 AM
Elegant me? Surely some mistake
As Eoin says straight in no kissing is not best approach we are all nosey feckers and want to see how you brew and recruit you for our local clubs.
As Eoin says straight in no kissing is not best approach we are all nosey feckers and want to see how you brew and recruit you for our local clubs.