Min-kegs offer an economical, easy and convenient alternative to bottles.
Mini-Kegs are portable, so you can enjoy fresh, cool draught beer for picnics and parties. 5 liter Mini-Kegs are
made of electrolytically treated tin-plate. The inside has gold lacquering protection. The special coating protects
the freshness and imparts no off-tasted to the beer. For homebrewing, special care is needed for re-use of the
Mini-Keg. Replacing every 6-8 fills is recommended by the manufacturer. To clean the tap, rinse with warm
water; for the keg use a very mild cleaner such as One Step Cleaner. Do not use any strong corrosive chemicals
or abrasive cleaning materials.
HIT PLAIN SILVER P.KEG W/TAP
5 Liter Party Keg w/tap
Mini-Keg, 1.33 Gallons: More kegs = Fewer bottles! Each keg needs an additional bung. Approximate dimensions: 6.5" in diameter. 9-11/16" tall.
About the size of a gallon of milk, and holding five liters, (approx. 12-12 oz. glasses), this is an excellent solution to bottling your brew. Once filled, then stored in a cool place, the beer will stay fresh for up to and over 6 months before tapping. Plastic and metal CO2 units will keep the beer fresh for up to 90 days, while air-pump dispensed brew should be consumed in 3-5 days.
Care and Feeding Of Mini-Kegs
Min-kegs offer an economical, easy and convenient alternative to bottles.
Mini-Kegs are portable, so you can enjoy fresh, cool draught beer for picnics and parties. 5 liter Mini-Kegs are
made of electrolytically treated tin-plate. The inside has gold lacquering protection. The special coating protects
the freshness and imparts no off-tasted to the beer. For homebrewing, special care is needed for re-use of the
Mini-Keg. Replacing every 6-8 fills is recommended by the manufacturer. To clean the tap, rinse with warm
water; for the keg use a very mild cleaner such as One Step Cleaner. Do not use any strong corrosive chemicals
or abrasive cleaning materials.
Priming Use 1/3 cup of corn sugar to prime a five gallon batch of beer, or use 1 tablespoon per 5 liters of beer.
You may adjust the amount of corn sugar if necessary, but do not use more than ˝ cup of corn sugar for a five
gallon batch of beer. Prior to putting beer in the Mini-Keg with corn sugar, make sure the fermentation is
finished. Test the beer first with a hydrometer. Fermenting beer, or too much priming sugar, will cause excess
pressure in the Mini-Keg, which could cause the Mini-Keg to bulge or explode. Deformed or damaged kegs
should never be used.
Filling To fill, simply siphon beer into the Mini-Keg leaving about one inch of headspace. Seal the keg by
pressing the rubber bung into the hole in the top. Moistening it will probably help. Make sure the pointer on the
red tab top is pointing to the “0” on the bung to seal the vent. Store in cool dry place, avoiding any sunlight.
Aging time is 2 to 4 weeks.
Tapping To tap, assemble the tap according to the pictured instructions on the box. Make sure you have
screwed the rod onto the base snugly. The threads are plastic, so do not over tighten. Remove the red tab top of
the bung. Push the rod of the tap through the remaining center piece of the bung.
Beer can be drawn with natural pressure for the first 1-2 glasses. When beer flow stops, set regulator at shut-off
position (the narrow point) then screw the 16 gram CO2 charger into the tap. You should hear the CO2 charger
get pierced by the pin. Do not over tighten the CO2 charger. Turn the CO2 regulator to control the CO2 flow
into the Mini-Keg. One 16 gram CO2 will usually be enough to finish one Mini-Keg. To prevent beer from going
flat, there must be CO2 in the Mini-Keg at all times. Do not turn off the CO2 and drain the keg as this will create a
vacuum and damage the Mini-Keg.
The CO2 tap is equipped with a regulator to control the amount of CO2 to be put into the Mini-Keg. If you
experience excess amounts foam in the beer, you should reduce the CO2. When pushing the dispensing lever,
one should push it down all the way. A half opened dispensing valve will cause excessive amounts of foam.
Refrigerate your kegged beer prior to serving. Keeping beer at a cool and constant temperature will minimize
fluctuations in carbonation level. If you beer is over-carbonated for whatever reason but the keg is not bulging, do
not apply CO2; internal pressure is sufficient to dispense the beer.
Storage The entire 3-piece bung is re-usable. Simply retrieve all the pieces, clean and reassemble them for
later use. Make sure the keg is thoroughly dried and cool to prevent any rust. Once dry, you can re-place the
original plastic cap or the clean bung for storage. Remember to replace your kegs on a regular basis as mentioned before.
Safety Warnings For your own safety and others, keep CO2 chargers away from children, and always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use,. CO2 bulb holders have a pressure release hole at the end of the
holder. Blocking this hole can cause an explosion. Use only Mini-Keg compatible 16 gram CO2 bulbs, as others
could be dangerous. 8 gram CO2 bulbs are not recommended, but can be used only with an approved adapter.
Other objects will block the pressure release hole and could cause an explosion. Never try to screw out a CO2
bulb that is not totally empty. It could shoot out of the holder and cause injury. To screw out a CO2 bulb, simply
loosen the bulb holder 1 or 2 turns until you hear gas flowing out through the back of the holder. When the gas
flow stops, it is then safe to remove the bulb. Never use the tap handle to carry your Mini-Keg.
And, last but not least, relax and have a homebrew!
Tap-A-Draft Party Keg Adaptor: Allows the Tap-A-Draft to be used with 5 liter party kegs.
A handy adapter which permits use of the Tap-a-Draft outlet, regulator and gas system on 5 L Party Kegs, and permits laying kegs on their side. Use with #CB6780 Tap-a-Draft Tap & Regulator
Party Star Deluxe Co2 Tap
This is just the tap unit for the Party Star Deluxe mini keg system. Sometimes things happen and you just need a replacement.
This high quality metal/plastic tapper is the best mini keg dispenser available. Uses 16 gram CO2 cartridges.
This system is perfect for the person who doesn't want to dedicate a refrigerator to a full size keg system. Simply prime your beer with 3 oz. of priming sugar, transfer into the mini keg, and in 2 -3 weeks you are ready to drink. Four 5L mini kegs is all you need for one batch of beer. You use 16 gm. CO2 cartridges to dispense the beer, but they cannot be used to carbonate the beer. Because you are using CO2, a keg will stay fresh for up to 5 - 6 weeks. You will use 1 CO2 cartridge per keg. Each mini keg will last for 6 - 8 uses before needing to be replaced.
The Party Star Tap for 5 liter keg is sturdy metal construction. One of the best ways for the homebrewer and soft drink maker to serve out of a 5 liter keg.
The party star tap is a terrific gadget made with durability in mind. It should last many years. The mini kegs are refillable at least 6 or 7 times. Some brewers get a dozen or more fills from each one. Prime your beer for mini kegs with about 60% of the priming sugar you would use for bottling. You can fill some bottles and one or two mini kegs from the same batch of homebrew. Mini kegs are popular because they fit in the fridge!
Mini kegs travel well. Wrap some bubble wrap around a chilled keg. Over wrap with a hand towel. Go to your friend's house.
NOTE: In addition to this tap you will need 1.33 gallon (5L) mini kegs, reusable rubber bungs, and 16 gram CO2 cartridges (1 per keg use) sold separately.
You may also want to consider the TAP-A-DRAFT system, as it is a geat alternative to this system
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