I have just bought a 5L kegerator system for my office & would like to start bringing my homebrew in.
What do I need to get started? Can I re-use purchased 5L kegs or are there any retailers around that sell empties?
asked Mar 1, 2011 at 8:42
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6Are you hiring?– MlusbyCommented Mar 3, 2011 at 22:35
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Lukers...also google tap-a-draft as an option.– DaleCommented Apr 17, 2012 at 19:14
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There is some good information here on reusing them also: http://forum.northernbrewer.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=90461&start=0
Equipment
- 5L kegs (will need 4x to brew a 20L batch)
- 2-way bungs (1x for each keg)
- 1/3 cup sugar (for priming)
- Secondary vessel / Bottling bucket
Process
- Ferment primary brew as per usual
- Clean kegs with warm water and gentle bleach & sterilise kegs as would bottles
- Rack brew onto secondary / bucket with 1/3 cup sugar
- Fill kegs to 25mm short of the top & seal with 2-way bung (may need water for lubrication)
- Store kegs as if they were bottles (e.g. 2 weeks at room temp)
- Enjoy
Directions taken from minikeg.net.au.
answered Jun 3, 2011 at 12:20
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Why are you priming kegs in step 5 when you added sugar in step 3?– brewchezCommented Jun 3, 2011 at 23:19
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You can buy new or used kegs, but keep in mind that mini kegs are usually harder to find than full size cornies, and can thus be 2-3 times more expensive.
Details about usage (priming, tapping, cleaning, sanitizing, etc.) are given here. If you buy used, it's a good idea to ensure that it's been pressure tested before you buy, and pick up some spare o-rings.
