The worst thing about corny kegs....

[Oneflewover]

....is that you can't see when they're almost empty. I went out to the garage gagging for a pint of stout only to be able to pour a third of a pint. Gutted! Can't believe I've finished it.

But then the second worst thing about corny kegs is that it's so easy to pour a pint, take a good long swig and top it up, whilst convincing yourself that you've only had the one.

I'll have to get brewing, loved having that stout on tap

 

[BrewMeHappy]

I'm a corny newbie and was thinking about this the other day. Logic tells me that I should perhaps have a piece of paper next to my keg to cross off pints as I work my way through, but I know that isn't going to be used after 2 or 3 pints in on an evening.

 

[Clint]

...is that I don't have any.

 

[LeeH]

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/plaato-keg.84929/

 

[Oneflewover]

I'm a corny newbie and was thinking about this the other day. Logic tells me that I should perhaps have a piece of paper next to my keg to cross off pints as I work my way through, but I know that isn't going to be used after 2 or 3 pints in on an evening.

You tell yourself that you're only going to have the one but I find it almost impossible not to 'top up' the glass - sometimes having drained it

 

[Oneflewover]

...is that I don't have any.

Get in there Clint, you won't look back

 

[Rodcx500z]

Same here i have none so stop moaning and enjoy

 

[Leon103]

I am guilty of pouting half, necking and then filling up to a pint.

 

[Oneflewover]

I am guilty of pouting half, necking and then filling up to a pint.

The temptation is just too great....

 

[Leon103]

The temptation is just too great....

I might as well make my journey to the garage worth it. Need to fuel to make it back inside.

 

[damienair]

I’m a Newbie. I’m using bottles. My first 2 brews are more or less gone already. Too nice and too easily drank. 3rd beer conditioning and a Cider in the FV. 2 more kits ordered. I’m going to build up a healthy stash now. Have 4 brews ready to go and then get stuck into them.
Even with bottles and knowing how many I have left I still ran out. My neighbour made a healthy dent in both brews too. He is barred until the stash is ready.

 

[Clint]

"my neighbour"
That's not helping...

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Lift it up and you can tell. Or buy electronic scales weight the corny empty and then subtract this from the gross Weight. Remember 1 litre of water weighs 1 kg.

 

[Oneflewover]

Lift it up and you can tell. Or buy electronic scales weight the corny empty and then subtract this from the gross Weight. Remember 1 litre of water weighs 1 kg.

Thanks. I knew it was getting low, it was just that heart-sinking moment when it ran out mid-pour. I'm sure it'll get easier to bear the pain with time

 

[Spratt]

I've not tried them but you could use this

https://www.brewuk.co.uk/kegball.html
Or if you have room put the keg on a pair of scales, easier to read in a converted fridge than a converted freezer

 

[Jon1964]

You have my sympathy, I solved it by buying another four so always got one ready to put on. Like Michael Cain in Zulu, always keep some ammunition in reserve

 

[crescent city Mike]

....is that you can't see when they're almost empty. I went out to the garage gagging for a pint of stout only to be able to pour a third of a pint. Gutted! Can't believe I've finished it.


I've attached a simple calculator. It's not perfect but is certainly better than guessing.

 

[crescent city Mike]

I might add that the calculator is US measure.

 

[Graz]

I'm a corny newbie and was thinking about this the other day. Logic tells me that I should perhaps have a piece of paper next to my keg to cross off pints as I work my way through, but I know that isn't going to be used after 2 or 3 pints in on an evening.

This is pretty much what I do though with a white board marker on my keg fridge door. Still sometimes get kegs running out a little sooner than I'd thought though due to alcohol induced forgetfulness when updating the tally after another pint.

 

[Graz]

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/plaato-keg.84929/

'kin 'ell £95 for something that can be achieved with a marker pen (free / nicked from work).