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A pressurized metal container used for storing [[beer]]. Because the beer is kept under pressure of carbon dioxide there is no spoilage, this also results in a beer with higher gas content than cask ale. [[File:13_gallon_keg.png|thumb|120px|right|alt=A typical 13 gallon keg|A typical 13 gallon keg]] | A pressurized metal container used for storing [[beer]]. Because the beer is kept under pressure of carbon dioxide there is no spoilage, this also results in a beer with higher gas content than cask ale. [[File:13_gallon_keg.png|thumb|120px|right|alt=A typical 13 gallon keg|A typical 13 gallon keg]] | ||
[[Spirits]] can also be stored and [[Maturation|aged]] in kegs, as they are [[stainless]] | [[Spirits]] can also be stored and [[Maturation|aged]] in kegs, as they are [[stainless steel]] and do not allow light to penetrate. Additionally, kegs are a common choice for home made [[still]]s. [[File:5_gallon_cornelius_keg.png|thumb|120px|right|alt=A 5 gallon Cornelius keg|A 5 gallon Cornelius keg]] | ||
[[Category:Equipment]] | [[Category:Equipment]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:42, 18 September 2017
A pressurized metal container used for storing beer. Because the beer is kept under pressure of carbon dioxide there is no spoilage, this also results in a beer with higher gas content than cask ale.
Spirits can also be stored and aged in kegs, as they are stainless steel and do not allow light to penetrate. Additionally, kegs are a common choice for home made stills.
