I made a wheat beer (~73%) on Nov. 30 (Abbaye). I just kegged an imperial stout (Lutra). I used Torpedo kegs to ferment both, under pressure. Obviously, the wheat keg sat a long time. Both were sealed.
I cleaned both kegs today. I used the Australian version of PBW and fairly hot water in a Bucket Blaster. Didn't get up to 130, as has been advised. I only ran the machine for 10 minutes per keg, because that has worked in the past.
The crud slid right out of the neglected wheat keg. The ring came right off. The ring on the stout keg was like epoxy. I tried a toilet brush--don't worry; it has been over a week since I used it on the toilets. I used a hand brush. I soaked the keg in warm water and Dawn for a couple of hours. Still would not come off.
I ended up scrubbing it off with Scotchbrite and real PBW, and I had to use my fingernails for some spots.
What gives?
I cleaned both kegs today. I used the Australian version of PBW and fairly hot water in a Bucket Blaster. Didn't get up to 130, as has been advised. I only ran the machine for 10 minutes per keg, because that has worked in the past.
The crud slid right out of the neglected wheat keg. The ring came right off. The ring on the stout keg was like epoxy. I tried a toilet brush--don't worry; it has been over a week since I used it on the toilets. I used a hand brush. I soaked the keg in warm water and Dawn for a couple of hours. Still would not come off.
I ended up scrubbing it off with Scotchbrite and real PBW, and I had to use my fingernails for some spots.
What gives?