The New Corny?

[BeerEagle]

I was looking at http://www.breweryplastics.biz and saw that they produce a 20litre keg. (and a 15L and a 10L).

Specific link; http://www.breweryplastics.biz/index.php/products/keg-20-litre-2/

Given that Cornelius kegs are sometimes in short supply and that "standard" fittings as used in all the pubs in the UK are what's needed for these new plastic kegs, what do you think?

 

[Swazi]

They do look quite nice. I do wonder, how do you fill them or open them for cleaning?

 

[thejesmonddingo]

Any clues on price?

 

[Moley]

There could be a clue on their home page:

No matter if you’re a 1 BBL (Brewers Barrel) Micro Brewery or a huge International Brewer or Beer wholesaler, we have a product to suit your needs.

They might not be interested in supplying the odd one or two for the home user.

Are there any home brewers who use the "standard fittings", how easy is it to get hold of the parts, and as Swazi says, how do you get into them?

 

[bobsbeer]

Good range of sizes. It will be interesting to see the price. I would imagine the valve is the same as a steel keg. Not as easy as a corny to clean though.

 

[Mark1964]

I suppose if you were to use these new kegs would all the fittings need to be changed ie pipe work and john guest fittings etc

 

[bobsbeer]

This PET keg looks interesting too. Looks like it could be cheaper too, and comes in similar sizes suitable for homebrewers.
http://www.petainer.com/Large-Containers/Keg-Family.aspx

 

[crofty83]

Just had a look myself and wonder why they would make homebrew sized kegs if they weren't to supply them to the homebrew market. Has anyone asked for a quote?