5L mini kegs

madhatter76

Hey,
Does anyone have experience with the 5L mini kegs out there?
https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/minikeg-and-bung-p-351.html

I wonder, when you "bottle" into them does the same principle apply as for bottles? I mean would you still add the appropriate amount of priming sugar for second pressure fermentation, do those plastic / rubber bung's hold the pressure in the keg's or do I build nice indoor beer spring fountains?

I believe I've read somewhere that you store "larger" amounts (kegs) for second fermentation in a cold room not in room temperature anymore.

Does "larger" apply then to 25L or 50L (brewery style) kegs?

Any hints please from someone who uses the 5L kegs?

Cheers

BeerNut

I've used them in the past. You just treat them exactly as if they're large bottles. Scale up the amount of priming sugar and condition them exactly the same way. It's even possible to re-use the ones you buy with beer in them: everything comes apart and can be cleaned and reassembled.

The bungs are secure, but you do need to chill the beer well for serving or you get lots of foam.

John_C

I've got a set and two things to look out for;
Carb them on the low side, the cans can deform if there's too much pressure.
Once they're tapped, the seals aren't great so you'll probably need to drink it all in the one evening.

TBH, I don't think they're great. I've got corny kegs now and they're way better.

madhatter76

Thanks for that guys will have a look at 1 or 2 of the 5L kegs and a air pressure draft system for the beginning.