WANTED!! 50L SS Snake kegs and old stale hops.

[Beau]

Is there anyone out there in the Auckland region looking to offload:

1) Two un-cut SS Sanke kegs for use as fermentors. Spears not required.

2) A reasonable quantity (approx 1 kg) of old stale hops. Preferably noble-ish but not too picky.  I'm trying to source some for a lambic.

Any offers or leads welcome.  Thanks!

[Samuel Loader]

your best bet in the Auckland Region for 2nd hand kegs is

http://www.kegresources.co.nz/online-store/categoty-layout/kegs-cou...

these are a 50L version of the typical rubber corney keg and will be fine to work as a fermentor 

[Beau]

Hey thanks for the lead but...already tried them.  When I spoke with them they said they  have "maybe" a few of those Hoover kegs around but that they would have to have a look.  I inspected these kegs about three months ago and most of them were fire damaged.  They are waiting for a shipment from Lion breweries but they could not give me an indication of when that may be.

[DMAC]

When I contacted them over the phone about kegs they said they might have something then never answered emails about them. Just annoying when people can't muster the energy to email back " sorry can't help"

[Dene McDonald]

Speights in Dunedin do sell them. They are $30 for the hoover ones and usually $40 for all stainless steel but they never have those so you usually only get hoovers. If you call they may courier you some up. I just rang the brewery directly the last time and they had some ready for pick up in a few days.

[Beau]

Thanks.  Dunedin is a ways away from me up here in Auckland but I'll take your advice and try and hot up a couple of the breweries up here.  Cheers.

[Max]

Are you able to courier or would you prefer pickup.

In either case I might be able to email some chaps that I've purchased a few from in the past.

[Beau]

Hi Max,

Sorry for the delayed reply! I've been busy recently and have not been on the forums for a while.  I would be keen if you have any leads.  I'm feeling sort of demoralised after loosing the last 2 trade me auctions I've been bidding on!  I'm happy to pay fair market value which seems to be about $100-150 for a good condition keg.

Cheers.

[Max]

Hit it up. I'll also get back to you in a few days, I've bought some kegs off that guy and might be shuffling a few around (and thus might have a spare or two).

http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/lifestyle/home-brewing/brewing...

[Beau]

Yeah seen those beauties!  They look awesome.  Unfortunately, I'm in Auckland and they're for pickup.  If you're near the Auckland region or game on shipping a keg or two then lets talk!

Cheers!

[Max]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=803259423

Q&a he said ok to drop to depot, better ask on new listing tho. Mainfreight could do you ok?

[Max]

I'll wait for mine to arrive at my brothers before making any promises but I'd likely be getting one out soon ;)

Watch this space!

[Cain Harland]

You could try

Andrew Sharpe <[e-mail]>

I emailed him a while back and he reconed he would have some old ones soon.