mate, this video is a life saver, bought a handful of mini kegs all with the same top for a bug party and the first one I had to cut the bleeder out and cut my hand open in the process as it left half a pint in each! thank you, my man!
To remove the rubber bung I never use pliers.....I use a large flat screw driver to gently lift working my way around....prior to this I pour very hot water over it to soften it .... never ever damaged one bung 😊👍🏻
These come in really handy, watch out for rust developing around the hole at the top Keep it dry when storing dry (cotton wool in the hole should do it)
Depends how pressurised, I usually give the tap a go and then open the valve on the cap if needed. The valve is there to aid flow, but might not be needed.
Great video!!!! I will try it! Question nr1. How much sugar You adding for second fermentation? Question nr2. What with all sediment, how this look in the glass?
Great stuff, after seeing this I purchased a Kelham Island pale rider, they use the same german made kegs, managed to dismantle it but was apprehensive with the pliers in fear of damaging it :) Needless to say there were bits of sediment stuck to the bottom, but some oxyclean power from Poundland and some hottish water and a few clean cycles got it clean. Is there any procedure for putting the top bits back on? I didn't take a note of how the red bit that falls in to the can should be lined up
Getting that little red washer out with the water would probably work a little more consistently if you gave the keg a swirl to make a vortex and center the washer in the can.
Sweated for over an hour with a Graffan Walden one from Aldi before I realised it was never going to come out,doh. Clever German company methinks they designed it like that. Good post Jona.
Will give it another try Jona if they have them in again this autumn, god I am losing it (definitely the alcohol lol) Graffan Walden is Llidl not Aldi. Anyway I suspect its a bit of an iceberg under the top ,so I think maybe a stepped drill approach. Its worth it because its £12 for 5 ltrs and if you get a mini out of it that's cool, the wheat beer is quite nice, thanks for the response.
There should be only one way round (if that makes sense) What I always do is to look at if from underneath and line up the flat part, might make more sense if you try if upsidedown on a surface. When you get it right the bits 'click' into place
When you 'tap' it do you open the tap first or the vent up the top? Just trying to avoid it gushing everywhere (I've seen some interesting videos of people tapping firkins)
Hi there. I've been brewing on and off for a couple of years now and just got some unbranded from brewuk. Great vid, I now know what I'm doing :-) When it comes to sanitising, how do you ensure the tap mechanism is sufficiently clean? Do you need to remove it or just run some Starsan (or similar) through it for little while?
This is exactly the information I needed. Thanks. Do you know how much priming sugar to add to the 5 litre keg for carbonation? I've been told it's usually less than what's required for bottles.
@MrDarndt I put about the same sugar as when bottling but some say to go less on the sugar to prevent overcarbonation. Sediment is the same as normal Homebrew tbh, the longer you leave the less sediment.
Hey Unclejona, thanks for the video. It´s very clear. This is a great alternative to bottling (my least favourite part of homebrewing!). I´m definitely going to give it a go. In your experience would these kegs hold OK after priming? Are there any carbonation levels worth avoiding? Cheers!
It works even better if you just fill the keg with water and agitate it a bit while keeping it upright. That little red thing floats right to the top center and you can pull it out.
Unclejona Idk. I tried it and it worked on my first attempt. So I tried it again just to make sure that I'm not just a lucky bastard. And it worked again.
Just a normal Sony Bloggie. Pretty cheap and does a good job. Its 1080p but the lighting has to be right to get good quality. In darker conditions the video really suffers.
I try to pull the red thingy out of the rubber rather than push it into the keg cause it is easier than trying to fish out the plastic thingy when you get it opened up.
thinking of becoming a new brewer but mostly want to store large amount of beer in a keg as it is my birthday soon a few of theese 5l kegs should do but do all mini kegs follow the same principal or is it dependant on the place it is made? and where can i get replacemnet valves in london?
Some are different, and have a CO2 valve in the top to force the beer out. If they are the ones with the tap in the side then try HomeBrewShop.co.uk, a really good place for all things brew related. Don't forget that there are also full batch kegs out there too
If you see in one of my other videos these can get pretty carbonated and not explode. Lager should be fine in these kegs and yes you are quite right, treat them as a large bottle. I would go easier on the priming sugar than normal, but you can experiment with this. Thanks for the nice words
I got a couple of these for Christmas and one is empty and the other one on the way to being so. I was hoping to re-use them for some homebrew so thanks very much for this. Much appreciated.
Quick question Uncle Jona. How do you store them until use? Do you dry them out (if so how?) or do you keep a small amount of camden solution in them? Thanks.
Do you know any places that retail a replacement bung/seal for these 5l kegs? I have managed to get the original one out of a Hobgoblin keg, but I don't think it's the same construction as yours in the demo, looks as though it's broken. I've looked on a couple of online retailers, including Brewuk who are local to me and have a fairly extensive range, but no luck!
Thanks - having seen your helpful link I have searched the Brewuk site properly (!), I can see that they have the same thing - and a reviewer has actually used it in a Hobgoblin keg, having destroyed the original one as I did. I can collect from them and save on postage!
Jona, Thank you so much! I've been scratching my head for weeks on how to dismantle one of these kegs for reuse!
You are most welcome :)
More tutorial videos to follow
mate, this video is a life saver, bought a handful of mini kegs all with the same top for a bug party and the first one I had to cut the bleeder out and cut my hand open in the process as it left half a pint in each! thank you, my man!
To remove the rubber bung I never use pliers.....I use a large flat screw driver to gently lift working my way around....prior to this I pour very hot water over it to soften it .... never ever damaged one bung 😊👍🏻
Not sure about the ones I use but you can get a 'carbed pump' that goes in the top hole for very similar mini-kegs. Probably more expensive though
These come in really handy, watch out for rust developing around the hole at the top Keep it dry when storing dry (cotton wool in the hole should do it)
I blast mine with a hot air gun to totally dry them
Depends how pressurised, I usually give the tap a go and then open the valve on the cap if needed. The valve is there to aid flow, but might not be needed.
Thank you for the tutorial. Now I can clean my Iron Maiden Trooper Keg.
The Mistri Box - No worries mate, I love that beer, Have you tried the 666 yet?
Great video!!!! I will try it!
Question nr1. How much sugar You adding for second fermentation?
Question nr2. What with all sediment, how this look in the glass?
Great stuff, after seeing this I purchased a Kelham Island pale rider, they use the same german made kegs, managed to dismantle it but was apprehensive with the pliers in fear of damaging it :)
Needless to say there were bits of sediment stuck to the bottom, but some oxyclean power from Poundland and some hottish water and a few clean cycles got it clean.
Is there any procedure for putting the top bits back on? I didn't take a note of how the red bit that falls in to the can should be lined up
Getting that little red washer out with the water would probably work a little more consistently if you gave the keg a swirl to make a vortex and center the washer in the can.
That is how I do it. Results are slightly better overall.
Sweated for over an hour with a Graffan Walden one from Aldi before I realised it was never going to come out,doh. Clever German company methinks they designed it like that. Good post Jona.
You might be able to drill it out and re-use? Let me know how it goes
Thanks Jona I will give it a try and try coopers carb drops for second fermention
Will give it another try Jona if they have them in again this autumn, god I am losing it (definitely the alcohol lol) Graffan Walden is Llidl not Aldi. Anyway I suspect its a bit of an iceberg under the top ,so I think maybe a stepped drill approach. Its worth it because its £12 for 5 ltrs and if you get a mini out of it that's cool, the wheat beer is quite nice, thanks for the response.
There should be only one way round (if that makes sense)
What I always do is to look at if from underneath and line up the flat part, might make more sense if you try if upsidedown on a surface. When you get it right the bits 'click' into place
Thank you. Very hepful!
Do you think that kind of keg will work with a Krups "Beertender"?
When you 'tap' it do you open the tap first or the vent up the top? Just trying to avoid it gushing everywhere (I've seen some interesting videos of people tapping firkins)
Hi there. I've been brewing on and off for a couple of years now and just got some unbranded from brewuk.
Great vid, I now know what I'm doing :-)
When it comes to sanitising, how do you ensure the tap mechanism is sufficiently clean? Do you need to remove it or just run some Starsan (or similar) through it for little while?
This is exactly the information I needed. Thanks. Do you know how much priming sugar to add to the 5 litre keg for carbonation? I've been told it's usually less than what's required for bottles.
You're right Devon, I'd go for 5tsp and go from there. If you check out my other videos there is one with a really over carbed keg LOL
Brew one buddy
Right on. Thanks!
@MrDarndt
I put about the same sugar as when bottling but some say to go less on the sugar to prevent overcarbonation. Sediment is the same as normal Homebrew tbh, the longer you leave the less sediment.
Very good spot dude, I used to race Supersport (back in the day)
Can you force carb these to protect the beer? If so, how?
Hey Unclejona, thanks for the video. It´s very clear. This is a great alternative to bottling (my least favourite part of homebrewing!). I´m definitely going to give it a go. In your experience would these kegs hold OK after priming? Are there any carbonation levels worth avoiding? Cheers!
The Boy Roy I would go low on priming suger, I have had some really over primed kegs (although never had one explode yet)
this video got me to start using minikegs
Question... how do you carbonate the beer once you put it in the used keg ?
Doug Johns - With priming sugar, just like a bottle conditioned beer
Thanks, if you pour beer from a cab will it come back out the same
Cheers from Brazil! Do you know where can I buy that carrying handle for the mini keg?
F M\MM - Only over here dude, HomeBrewShop have the kegs
It works even better if you just fill the keg with water and agitate it a bit while keeping it upright. That little red thing floats right to the top center and you can pull it out.
LOL Not sure about that man
Unclejona Idk. I tried it and it worked on my first attempt. So I tried it again just to make sure that I'm not just a lucky bastard. And it worked again.
Hey bro, if it worked for you :)
thank you!
Helpful/ entertaining thanks mate.... cheers
Thanks man. I was about ready to snap.
Cheers bud, great to hear
How long does the beer take to settle when using it for home brew
Jason Simmons - from two weeks onwards. Some beers take longer than others
Unclejona thanks. I always use bottles. I'll try the kegs
Great stuff, cheers.
you can get these online from BrewUK just filled mine with Stout
Just a normal Sony Bloggie. Pretty cheap and does a good job.
Its 1080p but the lighting has to be right to get good quality. In darker conditions the video really suffers.
Thanks Sean
interesting and instructional
Does it rust?
+Chris Agbayani - Not unless you scratch the inside
Chris Agbayani it does, oxygen will erode it over time
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DO THESE KEGS PASTORİZE THE BEER?
Uzman Doktor - Short answer to this is no. But you could pasteurise before putting in your keg.
Unclejona HOW ?
HOW CAN I PASTORİZE MY BEER WİTHOUT LOSS OF ALCOHOL CONTENT ?
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I try to pull the red thingy out of the rubber rather than push it into the keg cause it is easier than trying to fish out the plastic thingy when you get it opened up.
thinking of becoming a new brewer but mostly want to store large amount of beer in a keg as it is my birthday soon a few of theese 5l kegs should do but do all mini kegs follow the same principal or is it dependant on the place it is made? and where can i get replacemnet valves in london?
Some are different, and have a CO2 valve in the top to force the beer out.
If they are the ones with the tap in the side then try HomeBrewShop.co.uk, a really good place for all things brew related. Don't forget that there are also full batch kegs out there too
If you see in one of my other videos these can get pretty carbonated and not explode. Lager should be fine in these kegs and yes you are quite right, treat them as a large bottle. I would go easier on the priming sugar than normal, but you can experiment with this.
Thanks for the nice words
Try heating them with boiling water to get them softer, I get mine at HomeBrewShop.co.uk
@Unclejona
Thanks for quick answer, I am looking forward for this "experiment"
Happy New Year and good luck!!!!!
thx, bro =)
Glad you found it useful
Cheers great info Jona, hope you well and just taking a break ;)
Hi! Incredible. I will do the same. How much sugar did you used to carbonate? Does the faucet works ok? Thanks. Cheers
I'd go half as much as the bottles
Wow ... you look so much like Tom hanks !
Great video! I tried it according to your instructions, and it worked well.
Thanks for taking the trouble. Cheers!
+Henry Thompson (HT89) - No worries, keep up the brewing
Nice tip, man! Tks a lot! Very useful
LOL Thanks, I think
I got a couple of these for Christmas and one is empty and the other one on the way to being so. I was hoping to re-use them for some homebrew so thanks very much for this. Much appreciated.
Thanks dude, let me know how it turns out :)
Quick question Uncle Jona. How do you store them until use? Do you dry them out (if so how?) or do you keep a small amount of camden solution in them? Thanks.
I've done both, I think if you store dry then they need to be really dry. This is difficult to acheive
I thought as much. Thanks.
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Do you know any places that retail a replacement bung/seal for these 5l kegs? I have managed to get the original one out of a Hobgoblin keg, but I don't think it's the same construction as yours in the demo, looks as though it's broken. I've looked on a couple of online retailers, including Brewuk who are local to me and have a fairly extensive range, but no luck!
www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Mini-Keg-System.html
Try this link
No exactly the same, but this is where I got my ones
Thanks - having seen your helpful link I have searched the Brewuk site properly (!), I can see that they have the same thing - and a reviewer has actually used it in a Hobgoblin keg, having destroyed the original one as I did. I can collect from them and save on postage!
+Keith Harrison - Nice one
I'm scared of this man
Delegrant Mihaukie - Why scared?
you look similar to a man who was the resident in my house at school and he used to sit on our beds until we were asleep... so