HOW TO CLEAN A CORNY KEG (and cut dip tube, replace gaskets, and ultimately disassemble)

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

1:13 OXICLEAN OR PBW ??? 5:11 HOW TO CLEAN DIP TUBE 11:12 HOW TO CUT DIP TUBE 12:34 POSTS / GASKETS 19:03 THANK YOU'S // SHOUTOUTS CHEERS!!! ~CH

[@apollosassasincreed4038]

by far and hands down the best homebrew channel. and it's not even close. 💪💪🇺🇸

[@georgerichardson5116]

What do you mean "if anyone is still watching "? Won't turn my back on you in times like these. Stay strong and keep the vids coming bro.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Means a lot GR. Stay good and safe brotha. 🍻 ❤️

[@ryanarmishaw3305]

Love the Mega Man music! Actually I really love how nerdy you are with all the old school nes stuff on all your videos. Big fan

[@dylankampman5253]

I absolutely love your humor. Came for the kegging, stayed for the plot. Thank you.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers Dylan!

[@MadMax00215]

2yr old video still getting comments 👍 awesome. I also run a larger brush down the post holes in the keg before putting the tubes back in. Most of the time there's nothing there because, like you, I clean everything right away. But it doesn't hurt to run a brush through, and it takes like 2 seconds, so it's a no brainer. On brew days I clean as I go so there's less to do when I'm done brewing. I'm liking the channel so far. (I'm new here) Cheers!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers mad max!

[@beeroquoisnation]

This joint was hilarious.. I can't believe I have never watched an H4L video until this one. Cheers.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers braj!

[@deckerhand12]

This video really helped me out. I really respect how you are giving links to products that you use that works, and how they aren’t paying you.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers Chris!

[@racefever]

Watching this 4 years after posted and thank you! Couldn't figure out why it was so hard to get the connector off....i had swapped the posts

[@patrickwalsh2042]

11:42 Is this thing Crooked! LMFAO!!! Serious... love the random pause tangent of thoughts. LOL

[@chaseveacock609]

Been watching you for a bit saw you on clawhammers video and came back. I'm glad I did bc just got me a keg system and was clueless on how to clean them and get it ready.

[@bryanjenkins6112]

Everytime i have a bad day, I just watch one of your vids. Well I picked this one to see how ya clean a corny keg. Good stuff my dude!!

[@Bcapp]

Newbie at homebrewing here. Stumbled to your channel and think I've watched everyone of them. Awesome, and hilarious content. Keep the vids coming. 👍🍻

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers Brandon and thanks for watching!

[@ChuckUnderFire]

God!!! I just discovered you guys... NOW I have to watch ALL THE VIDEOS! All of them. Everywhere. Well done gents. (Disclaimer: gents is used very loosely)

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers Chuck! Thx for watching braj!

[@trippen4819]

Been thinking about getting into kegging, but I was intimated by the equipment. Thanks so much for this how to video!!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

cheers Trippen best of luck!

[@thomasfrank1227]

Thank you for the idea of the pipe cutter. I just bought it from Amazon. My stupid ass was going to cut it with a pair of metal clippers, and you saved me! :-) My kegging is backed up something fierce, and I'm happy with this solution. Tom from NJ

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

glad it worked out tom, cheers!

[@josephmolion4345]

Don't worry dude, watching & you're funny AF. I'm laughing every time you wonder if any of us are still watching. Good info bro!

[@jeffrhone4200]

I shouldn't admit this but I have never cleaned my dip tube. Thank you for giving me the confidence in thoroughly cleaning my dip tube.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

You don't need to do it everytime. I just always do it when i score a cheap corny off craigslist

[@Raddadbrewing]

OG H4L videos rule. Back to these CH!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Ive done 220 videos. Im running on fumes 😢

[@Raddadbrewing]

@@HOMEBREW4LIFE 220 videos of pure gold. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@clivebrooker1]

Really useful vid, thanks for taking the time to do it properly. Who'd have believed a keg cleaning video could be so entertaining.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers clive thanks for watching!

[@brandonsockrider7350]

Appreciate the raw video!

[@timothybeaty1279]

This is a fantastic video! I am a new home brewer and the information is helpful. Will be saying more content from this channel 🎉🍺

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers Tim!

[@nola442]

Initially, I'm like...this guy is high, but when he said that carbonated Sangria was "super damn good", confirmed... rock on Garth. Great vid... ppl need to watch this.

[@PabloAM93]

Glad I found your video CH, I remembered that you made this, and I needed to be sure it was OxiClean. I started using it and swapped StarSan for PAA since is also WAAAAAAY cheaper and works like a charm.

[@MrSgtau]

Thanks for this video! All this time, I had assumed that just soaking Star San in my kegs would be enough to clean them. I would run some Co2 into the keg and pump out water, thinking that the Star San would sanitize everything. I disassembled one of my kegs and took out the dip tube and ran a brush through it. Wow, was it filthy! Now, I'm going to clean every one of my kegs thoroughly to ensure that they're 100% sterile when I pump in my homebrew.

[@williamrodrigues2902]

I was given a corny keg along with all my brewing equipment from my brother in-law, so thanks for this. I won't miss all the "nooks and crannies" of that keg now. Another great piece from this, is he gave me PBW and I was wondering if there was a more cost effective alternative, and just over a minute there it was. Thanks! I'm so happy I stumbled onto your videos, the really are great!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers WR!

[@patrickglaser1560]

Tank and line cleaner... 50# bucket for like 80 bucks. On Amazon

[@domtron8873]

Man, am I glad I found your channel. Every video is made with love, I can tell. As soon as that stimulus check hits the bank, I'm going full send with an all grain system. 🤘

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

YOU BETTER DOMTRON88

[@zamamoosh]

Great video. As usual. I have years of these to catch up on. Bloody Covid eh. I remember those days!

[@ZoramanZ]

The Chrono Trigger music really made this video for me. 10/10

[@itsamemario8414]

Dude brand new keg and it wont pour my super dry hopped NEIPA... Circumcising the drip tube solved that, thanks braj!!

[@thechaosshaman]

Video Format Opinion: Hi brother. I'm a professional brewer at Big Boss Brewing in Raleigh, NC and also an amateur gaming KZbinr (shameless channel plug). Wanted to share my 2 cents about the new format since you asked. My personal opinion, I'm into it. This was far more informative than other videos and even though you still cracked jokes and had fun with it, it seemed far more professional. Although I enjoyed watching previous episodes, I thought the format was a little too "old school Epic Meal Time" if you catch my meaning. I think the newer format is a better balance for people that want to seriously learn while still being entertained. Thanks for all you do! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

yeah usually our videos are like 90% voice over with b roll, but this new solo production / quarentine one man show was 0% v/o is a lot longer. Thanks for the feedback!

[@thechaosshaman]

@@HOMEBREW4LIFE you went more in depth, gave practical, cost effective solutions, and I think you did a great job of making it understandable for even a novice. Well done

[@Gaz231289]

I found a gun barrel cleaning rope (small gauge rope with two brass weighted ends) perfect for cleaning dip tubes. Cost £1 from military surplus, even chucked in some cloth. Will last forever👍🏻

[@perrymattes4285]

I’m just starting out I have an old keg this was great information. !!!!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers perry!

[@erickrause6443]

Thank you for the video. Everything I've learned about home brew, diy, and MBC, I learned from you guys. Looking forward to being able to travel again and checking out BattleMage and the other breweries you've mentioned in videos.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Hell yeah eric cheers!

[@backwaterboatrehab]

Cheers Braj! Maybe nows a good time for me to tackle that kegerator project I've been putting off..

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

more deer hunting videos please!

[@James-ec7qx]

By far the best and most entertaining keg cleaning vid out there! Cheers braj!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers braj!

[@lambofwrath95]

Mate I fucking love your comedic approach to this topic Definitely gunna have to watch the rest of your content after this one Absolute legend!

[@TheDuner68]

Gracias CH for another dope HB4L installment. I go (OCD) one step further and clean out the PRV because maybe the Mormon Utah water but my PRV's get stuck open, usually when I'm already low on gas. Good point on cleaning the dip tubes - I need to do that more often. I want that little pick tool you have. Covid blows. Enough of my ramblings... Thanks for the shout out. Cheers - George

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers my dude. Stay safe!

[@AlbeeSoaring]

Great video. Very helpful for a new home brewer like myself. Oh and Bro I watched to the very end. Ill have to look at the shirts for sure.

[@sirdickyjack]

I like the acoustic beer chug.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers dicky!

[@holopointofficial2708]

Currently cleaning my corny keg while religiously rewinding this video, cheers Brahj!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers HP!!!

[@holopointofficial2708]

@@HOMEBREW4LIFE HERE HERE CH!

[@zt7489]

"punchin' your clown" - fukkin' lol!🤣🤣🤣

[@Alexm920]

Came for the keg cleaning steps, stayed for the Chrono Trigger and Megaman tunes. 500% subscribed.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Nice catch, cheers Alex!

[@gregorysmith9706]

I like the rain. 😎

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

same!

[@Sedd7848]

Great video, exactly what I needed after buying some dirty kegs on Craigslist!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Ive been there cheers!

[@mad_brewer]

Still waiting on that Sangria video! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers!

[@TheGavranatar]

Your forgot the PRV my man. Unlikely to need a clean but i always have a look now and again. Nothing wrong with this format, very enjoyable. Slainte, from ireland 🇮🇪

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

cheers from san diego!

[@Hellbrews]

Thats a nice vid to watch (also the format) to make the quarantine easier to go, cheers brother

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

idle hands are the devils youtube!

[@SCROWMD]

The asides...>.ROFL . Loved the video, keep bringing them.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

cheers Sean!

[@pieterrebentisch4576]

Been putting off cleaning my kegs. Thanks for the walk through. Love the vids. The wife and I would really like to see the Sangria brew!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Thanks for watching pieter!

[@mikequebedeaux7224]

What up CH! H4L! Q about PRV in corny keg. How often do you replace if at all? Do you clean those? Thanks bro!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

No need to replace it cheers!

[@TotallyAestheticGames]

Damn, this video was dope! I liked this format Its nice to have a in depth video every now and then. Cheers bro!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Dm ur address. I wanna send you a pin

[@MachuPichuu]

So Oxyclean does work good but if you add some TSP/90 cleaner in there too it works like 2 times better(only need about 30% ration of TSP to oxyclean). It does a much better job at breaking down oils which Oxiclean can have an issue with. Its the two main ingedients in PBW. Great video all around.

[@kcalumpit]

Basically like a real time how to! Super good! Authentic and entertaining Braj! Carbonated Sangria sounds dope

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Yeah buddy cheers to better times ahead!

[@NathanYager1337]

I'd go through another pandemic for videos like this.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

🍻

[@jamesbradshaw79]

3 keggle brew system in the background? Let's see some of that. I like any format you got. Dont stress the production so much. We are here for the knowledge and entertainment first. Love the videos. Keep em coming.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

the homey from aus?

[@jamesbradshaw79]

@@HOMEBREW4LIFE I'm not from Australia I'm in the US.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

@@jamesbradshaw79 my bad! cheers from San Diego!

[@jamesbradshaw79]

@@HOMEBREW4LIFE no worries. I'm on the other coast. Giving that Kviek recipe a try this week. 🍻

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Rhino yeah buddy keep me posted

[@stillbald5827]

This was a great one! When you had the heavy rain, I was getting serious homebrew ASMR vibes. Could be your next one!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers!

[@weightgain4000]

Bro Loved your vid, learned alot from this video! Do you ever remove the top and bottom cover? I scored a couple of kegs and the top/bottom covers is vomit bacteria city. Previous owner left gaps in the glue and bacteria built up in between the spaces, is a hell of a job to get the crap out :( Any tips for SERIOUSLY dirty kegs (inside)

[@kubazolnik8595]

Still waiting for the sangria vid! Great content, cheers.

[@crazymanincincy]

Enjoyed the video! You should do one of these for each step of the process.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

thank you for watching

[@josetheze6984]

Great Vid. I’ve been kegging beer for a few months and never heard of a few of the tips you had. You guys are great. Good luck with the quarantine!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Thanks for watching braj! be safe in these times!

[@paulhardy506]

Made my day love these technology style brew making thank you!

[@WilliamSmith-ik7qf]

Just wanted to say this is the most informative channel I have come across being a new home brewer, I did have a quick question though, I was wondering if there is a difference between Oxiclean and Oxiclean free? Does it matter? Thank you!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

just use the non scented stuff, cheers braj!

[@static75]

Great video! I know others have asked... and you said you were working on it... but where might I find that carbonated sangria video? =) Cheers!

[@Lopdog0218]

Hopefully, you'll see this question on an older video; I just bought a ball lock keg, but I noticed that the dip tube is straight contrary to the curved ones. Is one better than the other? Thanks,

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Ur good to go!

[@Lopdog0218]

@@HOMEBREW4LIFE awesome thanks

[@omarcaballero9680]

Good info. Thanks for posting. How much Oxi vs. water into the keg to clean it?

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

i just eyeball it. Just like laundry detergent

[@ShortBusScotty]

I wish I saw this a couple months ago. Seems like I got it right tho. If you flatten the loop on the brush, you can twist a length of wire to it and pull the brush all the way thru. No worry about crud in the middle.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

💯💯💯

[@itsiamemario]

Well, I guess I'm starting to brew beer this winter. KZbin... you did it again! Great videos! Thanks for all the great information. Keep the videos coming :)

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Welcome back patrick!

[@Brastuy]

Mate you are absolutely hilarious 😂 👍

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers Stu!

[@CGhee135]

I’m late but I always love the jrpg songs.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers chris!

[@Nefariousrouge]

What about the oring on the poppet valves for the gas/liquid posts?

[@alexrocks135]

Watched the whole video and I don’t even own a corny keg lol. HB4L always hits when I get off work with a cold one

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Just cracked another one too! cheers braja!

[@alexrocks135]

HOMEBREW 4 LIFE update: snagged some off offerup. I am doing the switch from bottles to keg #thankyoustimuluscheck. I got 2 of them and the insides looks pretty sticky on the walls. Would you recommend scrubbing it with a sponge with warm water and PBW ? Or should I use my carboy brush?

[@Fabianwew]

Bottling is hell

[@CarlPapa88]

Just got my 1st keg set up from my LHBS this week. 5gal keg and 5# tank. Supposed to lube the gaskets with anything? Gonna be making me some hard seltzer soon. Haven't caught any streaming, I like the channel content.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

No lube / oil lol. You got this Jordan! cheers braj!

[@alexrocks135]

I ordered the spike wrench from the link and it’s actually for a beer tower and faucet , which doesn’t fit the fitting for the ball lock. You’ll need a 12-point 7/8" wrench socket

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Oh shit! My bad, sorry bro. Ill change it righr now

[@alexrocks135]

No worries, I ended up making my own kegerator during this quarantine since I have nothing to do loll #stimcheckcameinclutch

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

@@alexrocks135 STAR WRENCH: amzn.to/2WuSlgr

[@alexrocks135]

HOMEBREW 4 LIFE sick, thanks brahj

[@joshlotto]

I use a 22mm wrench

[@derekp6636]

Just picked up a used on from craigslist, bit of PBW soak and new rings, it looks like new! Any suggestion on how often to replace the o-rings?

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Always buy used!

[@mattymerk522]

Love the vids. Either format is fine!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers matt!

[@HafMpty]

10:50 Thanks for being proud of me dad! Cheer to you. Drinking a Pilsner w/ American Hops instead of German. Tasty. Long format is fine. You're right...we are bored. What else is there to do?

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers Nicholas!

[@christophermorrisiscool]

i used to work at a small brewery as a cellerman and we would use oxy clean for our small canning line..

[@LLigaia]

Fridge full of beer sounds pretty good right now. Stay safe, braj - it’s a weird time to be alive.

[@brutalhorton]

Ok. I got drunk and lazy a couple weeks back and waited to clean my equipment a couple days later after a brew day/bottling day. I filled one of my glass car boys with water and oxyclean and forgot it behind my shop for about 2+ weeks. Now I have some calcification inside. A lot actually. Should I scrap it? Can it be salvaged?

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Hell yeah salvage it! Clean it again with really hot water

[@rsm241]

Always great info thanks braj

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Much love braj!

[@normhardy]

Good job, Mr. Hardy. You weren't on KZbin when I started brewing in 1985.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Norm Hardy ha i was born 1/4/85

[@carolhardy797]

The Clash...wow...now that goes back. I bought your T shirts too :)

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Haha moms dont get shoutouts. Ill take you to steak dinner again tho

[@carolhardy797]

@@HOMEBREW4LIFE ubetcha❤

[@kj1513]

Cool, helpful video!...did you make that carbonated sangria video??👍🏽

[@1978garfield]

Do you use keg lube AKA Keg KY? Or do you just shout at your keg "BITE THE PILLOW! I'M GOING IN DRY!!!"

[@wackadoobrewing3462]

watched every minute while we were sitting around getting our drink on

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers my dude!

[@thomaswoodson1230]

Can't wait for carbed sangria!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

gonna be drinking some later! Cheers tom

[@Rx7_ian]

@@HOMEBREW4LIFE any chance the carbed sangria recipe is available somewhere?

[@JamesRea2]

What about cleaning the PRV? I have gotten some caked with soda.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

clean it dog!

[@IDillon0]

A masterpiece

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Salud!

[@grewit2brewit960]

GREAT SHIT BRO. OOPS I SAY SHIT TOO MUCH. KINDA A SHITTY THING TO DO. LOL LOVE IT BRO.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers u Braj!

[@IDillon0]

I miss da old title BUT ya boi did just get a corny keg and we ready 4 dat clean 😎😎🥶

[@TheTomtom898]

More of these vids please. 🍻

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Cheers tom!

[@chp4jc]

I watched the entire video! I like this style. Keep up the good work! Have you every tried "Keg lube "when assembling your kegs? I use it and things seem to fall into place a little better and no air leaks. Looking forward to your next video!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

I'll look into it. Cheers brotha!

[@628Amos]

Love your channel !

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Thanks for watching cheers Shane!

A grown man, on the Mexican border, at sea level, complaining about the cold?! Godspeed from Canada, mate.

[@jimmatzek5895]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

You're welcome!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

CHECKOUT OUR PODCAST! kzbin.info/door/PnbjrHhr3618ywTtRrzmWw

[@Justhereforthevid]

solid video braj

[@demon562]

Love all your videos. I've brewed before at my buddies house but just bought my own rig this week so I've been watching the shit out of your videos all week! Thanks for all the info man! PS did you ever up that video of the carbonated sangria? sounds tasty

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Carbonated Sangria video on route!

[@gml309ac]

I’m getting a small slow leak while the beer out connector is attached under pressure. Didn’t happen during the last batch, same keg. Would that be gasket related?

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Either gasket or tighten the hose clamp on the line