corny

[sam51]

hi what is a beer corny. thanks sam.

 

[PD]

http://www.hopandgrape.co.uk/public/det ... OR20025137

one of these

 

[sam51]

sorry for my ignorance,
but what are these used for.

 

[abeyptfc]

they are used to carbonate and serve beer from.

 

[sam51]

so an expensive plastic barrel then

 

[bobsbeer]

In principal yes. But beware if you are tempted. They have a habit of breeding. :lol:

 

[Maysie]

OP, I hope you dont mind if I piggy back with a question too.

What are the main benefits of these over a plastic barrel then?
I assume there is more to it than 'pimping your barrel'... :whistle:

 

[Aleman]

They take up a smaller footprint

You don't need to prime them so no yeast sediment to disturb.

They take much higher pressures . . . so great for lager

They will last a lifetime

You will recoup your investment if you decide to sell on

 

[Maysie]

Brilliant reply. Many thanks.

 

[Kinleycat]

In principal yes. But beware if you are tempted. They have a habit of breeding. :lol:

This is very true!! :lol:

 

[Will12283]

In principal yes. But beware if you are tempted. They have a habit of breeding. :lol:

Tell me about it just filled my first one and ended up buying another one lol.

 

[abeyptfc]

you need a co2 tank and a regulator aswell, and iy our wanting your beer cold you will need a beer engine or a fridge to put your cornie in.
here's a few helpful vids that I watched before getting cornies.

http://youtu.be/OKMsc4UtAtY part 1
http://youtu.be/qTsSvaQHxDY part 2
http://youtu.be/hbjGjXVXqpw craigtube part 1
http://youtu.be/-86psmHSs98 craigtube part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYU9R3109FI craigtube part 3
http://youtu.be/S1dwBC-gKc8 craigtube part 4

 

[loady]

Also they are great for cleaning. .. You can scrub the hell out of them. .. Can do that with plastic. .. Also the kids or wife arms fit inside to reach the bottom if they are long enough

 

[Jimmy321]

You can scrub the hell out of them.

I've never scrubbed a corny, with the exception of round the lid I have not even used a cloth or other instrument to clean them. I use oxy type cleaners (laundry stain remover at the moment), rinse then starsan.