Just cleaning off my shiny new rubber handled keg (Keg Connection, NSF, Italian) and I noticed black residue coming off the handles. Should I try to scrub this off or leave it be?
me…wouldn’t sweat it. i’m more interested on the inside ;D
^Good point! Pro. brewer friend of mine chimed in and said it’s normal.
Am I crazy or do these rubber handles have a sweet smell to them?
I’ve got two rubber topped kegs, and yes, I do notice an odd sweet smell sometimes…I think it’s starsan + that black rubber.
I’ve tried to clean the black rubber. It’s not really possible.
As long as you’re not getting crud on your hands when you move them, fuggedaboutit.