Homebrew On The Go - Build A Cheap & Portable Kegging System - Kegland PET Keg + SodaStream Bottle

In this video we show you how to easily put together a portable and inexpensive kegging system using a Kegland Oxebar 8 Liter keg, Mini Core 360 Regulator and a Sodastream bottle. This setup is great if you don't have a dedicated kegging fridge or want a way to bring your keg system with you anywhere. You could also use this as a cheap secondary kegging system for kombucha, soda water, wine etc
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[@Nefariousrouge]

That’s like the perfect size to make a dispensing beer backpack!

[@graintoglass]

Yup, and compared to a SS keg it's incredibly light. Perfect for taking camping or to a friends place.

[@ricksigurdson2016]

3 daisy chained together work great for a 23 litre batch. You can just take a keg at a time when needed. The leg from an old snowmobile suit keeps it cold for several hours. Small fire extinguisher wall mount holds the soda stream tank quite well.

[@graintoglass]

Good tip on fire extinguisher mount. Cheers

[@PatrickBuckles]

I'll have to check places that'll get to California. I'll remain nameless of my favorite :) great vid

[@graintoglass]

Cheers!

[@tateastill5841]

just got my setup today, cant wait to test it out this weekend

[@graintoglass]

Cheers!

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

so do you like it im about to buy

[@tateastill5841]

@@ragimundvonwallat8961 yeah really like it. It’s perfect for a portable keg for parties. I just stuff it in a bucket of ice to keep it cool and use a soda stream adapter for gas

[@Wanderingcompassless]

I appreciate that last tip of drinking right out of it!! 😅 I just tested my set up. I have 2 batches of the same beer going. 2 weeks apart. So when the first batch finished I bottled into these, chilled them down for a day, then carbonated with the off gas from the second batch. worked like a charm. I also used the off gas to push some beer for tasting. 😂

[@graintoglass]

That's a clever way of carbonating your beer. Cheers!

[@preuc3367]

Thanks!

[@heindaddel7074]

I ferment small batches under pressure in these, works great.

[@graintoglass]

Do you use the included dip tube to transfer the beer once it's done or something different? Cheers

[@heindaddel7074]

@@graintoglass I do use the dip tube. I don't dry hop in these kegs so I simply leave the beer on the trub and drink it without transferring.

[@graintoglass]

@@heindaddel7074 nice, I'll have to try that.

[@kylemathers335]

I can't wait to try this! Any chance you'll do a cleaning video with recommendations for how and how often to disassemble and clean all the various components?

[@graintoglass]

Good idea for a video. Personally I would rinse it well every time it's empty and then soak it with warm water and pbw for an hour. Hook up co2 and run the pbw solution through the beer line and let it soak as well. Then rinse well and push some clean water through the beverage line. Cheers

[@miladfathi6562]

How much is the pressure transferred from co2 tank to keg?

[@Ctharth123]

Any advice on getting the PRV´s to not leak? All 3 of mine loose pressure through the PRV (doesnt leak when changed to a carbonation lid)

[@graintoglass]

Hello, I haven't had any customer complaints about this issue so I'm not sure. If you replace the PRV with a different one does it still leak?

[@cocktailsdreams9641]

hi can you fermentate in the bottle with sugar to make it bottle conditioned and if you can is it best to use the taping head or the normal top and then put the taping head on after conditoning (sorry i am new to all this sorry if i have butchered the names lol)

[@graintoglass]

Hi, you definitely could. I would probably just use the black cap it comes with since I think the tapping head might release some of the co2 if the pressure gets to high. Cheers

[@cocktailsdreams9641]

@@graintoglass Thank you

[@marksoprano007]

Can you utilize that regulator to fill the sodastream cylinder with co2 from a co2 tank?

[@graintoglass]

They don't mention it in the product description on their website or in the user manual so I don't think so. Maybe try sending Kegland an e-mail and ask? Cheers

[@mrwee8888]

Can i use this 8 litre pet keg to pressure fermentation the beer with spunding valve?.. if yes.. what’s the best psi to use?.. thanks

[@graintoglass]

I don't see why you couldn't. I usually ferment at around 15-20psi. You might want to use a floating dip tube instead of the tubing and filter they include though it might be tricky finding one that fits in the opening. Cheers

[@nicholascatterall6846]

In the video you say the 16oz cartridges aren’t big enough to carb 8litres, but if I used one after another (2 in total), I’d tgat possible for carbing?

[@graintoglass]

I've never tried but I'm assuming multiple cartridges would eventually carbonate it. Cheers

[@iamtatoneves]

My kit just arrived, and I am currently testing it out. However, I have a question: Is it safe to place the SodaStream tank in my fridge? Additionally, I've observed a small leak in the pressure release valve. Consequently, if I lay the tank on its side, some of the cider seems to leak out. Is it normal?

[@graintoglass]

Hi, you can place the sodastream tank in your fridge but it is recommended to keep it upright. The prv should not leak at all. I would recommend unhooking the co2 tank, purging the pressure in the keg and then unscrewing the prv. Then screw it back in. If it still leaks contact us via phone or contact page on our website. Cheers

[@shanenewton8099]

Using this system do you carbonate using priming sugar in the 8 Litre keg & then use the Sodastream to dispense or just use the Sodastream bottle to carbonate & dispense? TIA

[@graintoglass]

Hello, either method will work. Most people will choose to carbonate with the soda stream co2 tank in order to minimize sediment. Cheers!

[@kengill2703]

So this is for pressurization and not carbonation? Also, what is the overall height of the bottle and hardware on top? Thanks, really enjoy your videos.

[@graintoglass]

Hi, you can also carbonate your beer using this set up. The kegs are roughly 6" wide and 21" tall with the tapping head. Cheers

[@scottj90]

How many 8L bottles would you get carbonated and poured with 1 soda stream bottle you reacon?

[@jamiewebb774]

Im new to kegging and want to try this system with a stout, but want to use a nitro/co2 mix. Is it possible to use that gas mix or could the nitro have an effect on the PET keg? Cheers

[@graintoglass]

As far as I know that won't be a problem. You'll also want to get a stout faucet to get that creamy head. Cheers

[@SteeleP]

Hi this looks great do you guys ship to Australia, I don’t drink alcohol and think this would be good for carbonating and dispensing non alcoholic beer.

[@graintoglass]

Hi, we don't ship to Australia but you should be able to order this directly from Kegland Australia. Cheers

[@SteeleP]

@@graintoglass thanks for the reply I appreciate it, I ended up finding it all where you said not long after I posted my comment.

[@SteeleP]

@@graintoglass do you have any videos on how to make a good non alcoholic beer on KZbin.

[@suziederkins3310]

Looks great $159 Canadian is about $1000 in New Zealand!!!😢

[@graintoglass]

Are you sure? I just checked exchange rates and $159 CAD is showing as $194 NZD. Cheers

[@suziederkins3310]

@@graintoglass mate NZ is expensive and wages are low.

[@Tofuandtwowheels]

Certain places here list having Oxebar kegs but all outta stock.

[@roydaniel5642]

How long does one of those soda stream bottles last?

[@graintoglass]

There's just under a pound of co2 in the bottle so I think you should be able to carbonate and dispense around 4-5 of these 8 liter kegs.

[@rubene4403]

It’s nice but I’ve lost confidence in kegland. I purchased their 1bbl kegmentor and had to return it twice because of horrible porosity in the welds and it’s make in China. I’ve seen som bad reviews on that mini regulator. What’s your experience with their mini regulator. I’m curious to learn more about its quality and if it’s also made in China. I would think kegland products would be made in Australia not China.

[@graintoglass]

Pretty sure everything Kegland makes is manufactured in China. We've sold many of the mini regulators and have had no issues. The quality is in line with the cost IMO.

[@user-yk9se7yo7h]

My kit did not have a Crozen cooler? Is that critical?

[@graintoglass]

Hello, I personally never use it.

[@lupinewoof]

How much luck have people had serving it laying down in the regular fridge? It tends to roll all over the fridge unless you make little feet / doorstops for them. I also felt I needed to remove the pressure release valve and replace it with just a soda bottle cap as that can leak when the top is filled since it is on its side.

[@graintoglass]

That's odd, it shouldn't leak. If it did then co2 would also escape. Maybe your prv was faulty?

[@lupinewoof]

@@graintoglass thanks. Will play w/ it more. Unclear if there is greater pressure with liquid pushing against it that just the gas. Also, I was told not to store the CO2 tank on its side as you didn't want liquid CO2 flowing into the regulator. I always propped the tank up a little on an incline to prevent that.

[@graintoglass]

@@lupinewoof The PET keg shouldn't have issues being on it's side but the co2 tank should be upright.

[@lupinewoof]

@@graintoglassah, you have the tank laying completely horizontal at 10:40 in the video. Might be worth calling that out since people see it as an instructional example

[@ionesally6695]

Can you carbonate in these?

[@graintoglass]

Hi, yes you can we do it all the time. Cheers

[@hybrid4984]

How to clean it?😁

[@graintoglass]

I fill it with warm water and PBW and let it soak for an hour. Then I hook up co2 and push the cleaner through the beer lines and tap. After that a good water rinse followed by some star san. Cheers