modified keg for long term aging ideas?

[Matt_Pl]

Hi All,

Im looking at 2 kegs out the back and im considering adapting them to suit the long term ageing process as described in the Tried and proven hook rum recipes.

Has anyone modified a keg for long term storage and if so can you share some pics please?

Thanks Matt

[bluc]

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flipped it added drain to original ferrule drilled hole in top(bottom) to fill. Eventually will put a 4" ferrule in to replace bung :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[EziTasting]

:laughing-rolling: looks like you washed that keg too often, blue! its shrunk... :teasing-tease:

Matt,
theres an awesome search function at the top of the Portal that'll allow you to find almost anything on this forum - chances are you haven't invented something new, but the only way you'll find out for sure is by having a look. Did a quick search and then selected 2 options that may be what you're looking for.

The first is a Thumper conversion that can be altered to suit your purpose, the second one is my favourite and something I'm gearing up to try soon:

Thumper fire extinguisher idea

My favourite: Fire Extinguisher storage

apart from blues effort, these are some alternatives... click the links and have some fun.

[The Stig]

You could do what I did only on the larger 50l kegs
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11664

[EziTasting]

You could do what I did only on the larger 50l kegs
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11664

Sorry big S, I was going to include yours! Got distracted... my apologies.

[Matt_Pl]

Thanks for the input guys, Bluc I love your modification! I use fire extinguishers to hold my low wines already, the woolies white vinegar caps are a low cost cap for storage : )

Thanks for the input! Keep it coming !

[Peregian]

This is a 25 liter keg I modified to use for aging.

Cut a hole in the top just a little smaller than a 4 inch ferrule, sat the ferrule on top and used Harris solder to fix it in place then added a tap at the bottom.
The ferrule has two small pipes passing throuh, one short the other goes to the bottom of the keg, it is set up with a small vacuum pump.