19l batches start in kegs, about half or more end up in growlers/bottles for my consumer group of 8-10. I request bottle returns hopefully rinsed out. Since there‘s so many bottles I made a bottle washer which took a pain point to not a problem!
These look nifty..what are you using to support the bag e.g. a box or a bucket?I think you will get 5 uses out of them Martin, they are quite thick and strong. I have just started using them and had 4 refills no problem up to now
For beer, the industry uses double skinned plastic bags - so I do too. The inner layer is permeable to CO2 produced by the beer (but impervious to liquid) the outer layer is completely impermeable. So, if the bag balloons a bit, you get CO2 collecting in the gap between inner and outer. If people are wanting to try it, filling the bags requires some technique and you're best getting a tool to press the tap fully home. These bags *can* be re-sterilised and refilled but they're not intended for that purpose and I don't risk it. You do end up binning the plastic so it's not really very green.
Useful video here:
I use one of these tools: Bag in Box Filling Tool | Support Frame for Bag-in-Boxes
Thanks for that... I just bought 3 to try out like the idea of being reusableThe bags will stand up on their own as they open up at the bottom as filled and are quite sturdy.You can use a box or a cool box if you need to chill them or even sit in a plastic box and put freezer blocks around them to cool
This is a pic of the bags stood on their own as you can see quite sturdy and with the tap and pipework attached.Thanks for that... I just bought 3 to try out like the idea of being reusable
I've only just finished a corny keg of imperial stout brewed back in October 2021So much of mine conditions forever.....and ever....
Me too. Got 4 cornies now and 3 extra fridges, besides the two we already have
There's never enough space!
Great tip with the bags.. They are a quality item just road testing with some MJ Irish Stout..SláinteThis is a pic of the bags stood on their own as you can see quite sturdy and with the tap and pipework attached.
As you can see the bags collapse so no air gets in to extend the preservation of the beer
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Yes indeed. Many thanks to The Baron for this top tip. I've got some too now. I've yet to try them, but they certainly look like they will work well.Great tip with the bags.. They are a quality item just road testing with some MJ Irish Stout..Sláinte
They do seem nice and firm... that's why I asked you about a box initially I was expecting them to have no structure...I am glad you are pleased with them Martin and Pete. I have used some of them over 5 times and see at least the same amount again as long as you smooth out the creases as you clean and collapse them.
Dearer to start with but cheaper in the long run than the thin poly bags
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