I have a small wooden keg that had kombucha in it, and now I want to use it for something else...if I use Star San, will it run further brewings?
1318911
The star-san will not affect its use. But Star-san can only properly sanitize non-porous surfaces.
1318912
Don't know what you are planing to brew in a wooden keg, but don't think Star-San will be able to sanitize it since wood is a porous material and the chemical might not be completely removed when you rinse it.
1318913
Are you wanting to clean the keg or sanitize it? This is a sanitizer and will kill all bad bacteria. I use it for sanitizing my beer and wine equipment and it works fine. Same principle would apply to fermenting your Kombucha, you don't want bad bacteria in it or it will ruin it. I don't think it will ruin your future brewing's at all, Hope this helps.
1318914
Very interesting question since kombacha is also a fermenting drink. I would think that if the cask/keg would handle the other, once sanitized it could be good to also ferment other liquids. I'm not a scientist but I would guess that it should work. Don't rush and try to do a thorough job of cleaning.
1780667
I run this with a two-keg regulator. The 5# CO2 tank with regulator runs an output to the gas side of each keg. These lines are independent of one another, so their lines can have different pressures, if desired. The output lines from the kegs run to the taps.If you have a one-keg regulator, you need a manifold (or splitter) to divide the single gas output to two kegs. This requires the same PSI for each keg. If you are picky about carbonation levels for a given beer (a homebrewer should be picky), then you'll just get a two-keg regulator.
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Very similar to how beer is made. You'll do a primary fermentation to get your base kombucha. This takes place in a large widemouth jar covered only with cloth (this allows the scoby to breathe). When this stage is complete you can start secondary fermentation where you remove and strain the liquid into smaller bottles. During this phase you can flavor your kombucha with fruit or whatever you plan on using. Aside from flavoring, this stage allows the drink to build carbonation which makes for an excellent final product. I typically do my second ferment in swing top grolsch style bottles for 3-4 days.
1852006
This is an adapter typically used by homebrewers who keg their own beer. You have to purchase the connectors separately and know they are different sizes for the beer line and gas line.I purchased this because my kegerator is already set up for korny kegs but I wanted to use a sanky tap for a microbrew keg. These adapters prevent me from having to cut the ends of and instead use the connectors already in my system so I can just pop them onto the sanky tap.
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We've got a nice place here in town that also has the 5 L minikegs. Warsteiner, Einbecker, Paulaner, etc. But I've noticed that they are rather different design of keg than the heineken. Do those gravity pour mini kegs still work in the BeerTender?I can't really stomach heineken, but if these other minikegs will work in it I'm sold.
1050746
Yes. I regularly use mine to brew ten gallon batches, with two converted kegs. The stand is very sturdy.
688149
I would definitely try it, I hadn't thought of using it, but I think it'd be great - I make my own kombucha too - good luck!
1410114
Mine did. Be careful with these though. Make sure not to mix up the posts, poppits, or dip tubes. You may get different brands of keg, and the parts are not always interchangeable.
1338934
From what I have read, you will need the kit if the kegs are non-pressurized. Heineken and Newcastle are pressurized, so I have been pretty content.
1593277
It would be not be a good idea for 2 reasons.1. You need a larger container for the Kombucha colony to grow.2. Kombucha needs access to open air that is filtered through linen such as cheesecloth or a thin towel. The air lock (Fermenting lid) only allows air to escape :-)
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Very similar to how beer is made. You'll do a primary fermentation to get your base kombucha. This takes place in a large widemouth jar covered only with cloth (this allows the scoby to breathe). When this stage is complete you can start secondary fermentation where you remove and strain the liquid into smaller bottles. During this phase you can flavor your kombucha with fruit or whatever you plan on using. Aside from flavoring, this stage allows the drink to build carbonation which makes for an excellent final product. I typically do my second ferment in swing top grolsch style bottles for 3-4 days. Very similar to how beer is made. You'll do a primary fermentation to get your base kombucha. This takes place in a large widemouth jar covered only with cloth (this allows the scoby to breathe). When this stage is complete you can start secondary fermentation where you remove and strain the liquid into smaller bottles. During this phase you can flavor your kombucha with fruit or whatever you plan on using. Aside from flavoring, this stage allows the drink to build carbonation which makes for an excellent final product. I typically do my second ferment in swing top grolsch style bottles for... » Read More Very similar to how beer is made. You'll do a primary fermentation to get your base kombucha. This takes place in a large widemouth jar covered only with cloth (this allows the scoby to breathe). When this stage is complete you can start secondary fermentation where you remove and strain the liquid into smaller bottles. During this phase you can flavor your kombucha with fruit or whatever you plan on using. Aside from flavoring, this stage allows the drink to build carbonation which makes for an excellent final product. I typically do my second ferment in swing top grolsch style bottles for 3-4 days. « Show Less
1706524
I'm not really familiar with brewing kombucha, but I use mine to brew beer, so maybe.
9455
I have no idea. probably need to contact the manufacturer to find out. I have used mine for continuous kombucha brewing without any problems.
449212
I have found that you can use a small scoby for large amounts (i have only gone up to 2 gallons) but it seems to take longer to ferment. hope this helps!
860480
You could, but I wouldn't recommend it. The pressure won't stay constant and over time your beer could gain or lose carbonation. I use this when I take a keg to a party with a picnic tap. Works great for that.
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Hi Jennifer-it depends on what type of keg he is using if he's using a stainless steel soda keg there are two types of connectors there's a ball lock connector and a pin lock connector. Look at the cage he has and see if there are two pins that come out of the male connector on the keg itself if so you have the pin type connector and can buy pin quick disconnect connectors on Amazon if it's the other ball type just simply look on Amazon for the ball type quick disconnects for soda kegs. If he's using a standard keg like a quarter barrel from the beer distributor then you'll have to have the appropriate connector for tags and you can buy that at your local distributor or possibly on Amazon. Hi Jennifer-it depends on what type of keg he is using if he's using a stainless steel soda keg there are two types of connectors there's a ball lock connector and a pin lock connector. Look at the cage he has and see if there are two pins that come out of the male connector on the keg itself if so you have the pin type connector and can buy pin quick disconnect connectors on Amazon if it's the other ball type just simply look on Amazon for the ball type quick disconnects for soda kegs. If he's using a standard keg like a quarter barrel from the beer distributor then you'll have to have the... » Read More Hi Jennifer-it depends on what type of keg he is using if he's using a stainless steel soda keg there are two types of connectors there's a ball lock connector and a pin lock connector. Look at the cage he has and see if there are two pins that come out of the male connector on the keg itself if so you have the pin type connector and can buy pin quick disconnect connectors on Amazon if it's the other ball type just simply look on Amazon for the ball type quick disconnects for soda kegs. If he's using a standard keg like a quarter barrel from the beer distributor then you'll have to have the appropriate connector for tags and you can buy that at your local distributor or possibly on Amazon. « Show Less
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No. I've brewed kombucha and would suggest you look for a sun tea jar instead of this item. The spigot is already installed.