Can these be refilled?

[scottyj]

My brother and I just put away a mini keg of New Castle Brown Ale. Does anyone know if these kegs can be refilled? There is a picture below if you don't know what I'm talking about.

 

[BeerChef17]

good question...I could go for a few mini kegs of homebrew. Suscribed

 

[rstewy2]

I know the coors homedraft systems can, but if these ones can. I'd much rather use them.

 

[pedimac]

This guy has a good write up on it - I plan to experiment a little in the next few weeks.

http://thebrewingnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=21461

 

[Zamial]

I think the big issue is those have an internal CO2 cart that can not be replaced, same for Heineken. (They are all a little different.) The mini-kegs that have That have the pull out spout on the bottom and a tab on the top (usually red) can be reused.

The biggest issue is these are made of steel/tin and will rust. There is also a a bag inside that once compromised makes it unrefillable. Midwest sells new ones and it seems to be 5-11 refills before failure.

 

[Horseballs]

If you can't replace the co2 cart, then maybe it would be able to be used for real ale? I assume it could handle the conditioning.