Traditionally, beer storage containers were made of wood, later they were replaced by metal and polyethylene barrels.
Since the middle of the XNUMXth century, airtight stainless steel kegs have become the most popular container for foamy drink. Their spread was facilitated by the invention of a fitting (intake head), which turned metal kegs into an ideal option for storing, transporting and bottling beer.
Types of kegs
Beer containers differ primarily in size. There are kegs for 10-15, 20-25, 30, 50 and 100 liters.
Vessels up to 20 liters are called “Party-kegs” because they are popular at youth parties and picnics.
100-liter kegs are found mainly in Czech breweries, they rarely get to the CIS countries.
The following types of kegs are most common in the domestic market:
DIN
The most popular – tall and narrow – version of the metal barrel. In the CIS, it is usually referred to as “din”.
EURO
Low and wide version of the steel keg. Otherwise called “Eureka”.
Finn
They are distinguished by the presence of a plastic edging with a logo (top and bottom of the vessel).
Among the people, the names “Baltika and Pikra” were assigned to them, by analogy with brands.
Plus
They are metal barrels completely covered with polyurethane.
They are distinguished by the presence of not very strong handles and a short service life (up to 5 years).
They keep the temperature of the drink well, not allowing it to overheat.
For a special design, they were nicknamed “pluses” and “rubbers”.
Less common are SLIM, RSR (Rubber Steel Rubber), ECO, Kornelius kegs.
PET barrels
They are considered disposable, unlike steel ones, which can be used repeatedly (up to 30 years). Presented in containers of 15-30 liters.
The advantages of plastic options are: low weight and low price.
Kegi by type of fitting
Kegs are also classified according to the type of fitting (A, S, G, U, M, D), the method of its connection (latch, thread with fine or coarse pitch), neck type (high/narrow), storage option (stackable/non-stackable).
Relevance: 23.08.2019
Tags: beer, cider, ale