Anyone here use mini-kegs?

[gregmosu]

I'm still looking for a way to get into kegging, and mini-kegs caught my eye.

http://www.homebrewohio.com/pd-5-liter-mini-keg-with-tap.cfm

You can purchase a decent tap and some CO2 cartridges that look like what you might put into a pellet gun.

The reviews are pretty good, but how well do these work? How do you control the CO2?

 

[The10mmKid]

 

[gregmosu]

Thanks for the video! It does help.. but I'm still a little up in the air on this one. I will probably pick one of these up just to see what it's like.

 

[The10mmKid]

Greg,
Pick one up full of beer for $6 more.
Almost all the imports are the right type of keg.

Heineken is not.

'da Kid

 

[gregmosu]

Greg,
Pick one up full of beer for $6 more.
Almost all the imports are the right type of keg.

Heineken is not.

'da Kid

Looked around for some mini kegs, and the only ones I found were from Heineken. After watching all those videos, I'm not sure mini kegs are the best way to go anyways. I think I might look around and see if I can find some 5-gal kegs anywhere for a decent price.

 

[The10mmKid]

I can recommend these folks Greg:

http://www.homebrewing.org/5-Gallon-Cornelius-Keg-Pin-Lock-Used-Coke_p_842.html

Shipping for two to me was $15

I also purchased a 4-pack of 3-gallon cornies. A few fit perfectly on the bottom shelf of the beer fridge. I also have a couple gallons left over to bottle and share/cellar.

For anyone thinking of BiaB, this size is perfect.

The CO2 cartridge system will get you by until you get a tank and regulator.
http://www.homebrewing.org/CO2-Keg-Charger_p_3343.html

'da Kid