5L mini kegs

Iian

Hi Guys.

I have been playing around with conditioning methods over the last few months, and have come to the conclusion that for my current set up (crafty fox 5 gallon kit + refills), 5L mini kegs are far superior to bottling. The head retention, lacing, carbonation and to a point, even clarity have really improved in a mini keg in comparison to a brown bottle.

My only problem, is that to get these mini kegs, I have to buy them from a supermarket with beer in (I know, 1st world problems...) I would really like to buy these empty, with tap replacements available.

I suppose my question is, are you guys thinking about supplying these in the future, plus tap replacements, and if not, do you know where I can buy them from?? Im attaching a picture so you know what I am on about. These are from Bristol Beer Factory, if you haven't tried their ales, worth a shout!!

HBO_Staff

Hi lian, we get mixed reports about the mini kegs, some people give bad reviews of the taps etc, and with no flow control there can be quite a bit of froth sometimes. We don't have any plans to stock them unfortunately instead we offer the Cornelius keg option - they hold up to 19 litres each and we offer options with various dispensers, from basic versions to stainless steel towers with multiple taps. It is great to be able to store our beer in a pressurised container and dispense as you require it, you can quickly clear and carbonate brews with this method too, some options are here below if of any interest, this is the basic option:

http://www.home-brew-online.com/equipment-c40/budget-aeb-starter-set-with-refurbished-cornelius-style-keg-p3404

The next step up has a regulator for use with gas bottles:

http://www.home-brew-online.com/equipment-c40/aeb-cornelius-style-keg-19-litre-starter-set-p3109

The full range of various options to suit most set-ups is here:

http://www.home-brew-online.com/equipment-c40/beer-making-c175/cornelius-kegs-accessories-c333