Title: Heineken beer keg
Post by: nopanic - neil on May 28, 2008, 07:57:12 pm
Has anybody tired on of these,
http://draughtkeg.co.uk/#
(http://tartukaru.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/heineken-keg.jpg)
Fancy walking around Le Mans with one to make life easier, just put it in the fridge beerfore you use it.
BUt more importantly where's the cheapest place to buy?
http://draughtkeg.co.uk/#
(http://tartukaru.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/heineken-keg.jpg)
Fancy walking around Le Mans with one to make life easier, just put it in the fridge beerfore you use it.
BUt more importantly where's the cheapest place to buy?
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: mike(liverpool boys) on May 28, 2008, 08:28:16 pm
Its probably more to do with my shocking ability to pour a pint but i find i either end up with a glass of froth or a pint thats as flat as a fart with those things ::)
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: Steve Pyro on May 28, 2008, 09:32:30 pm
Neil, I have one of those kegs about 6 feet from where I sit as I type this. It's calling to me "open me, drink me". The fridge is a bit full at the minute though.
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: nopanic - neil on May 28, 2008, 10:21:03 pm
Neil, I have one of those kegs about 6 feet from where I sit as I type this. It's calling to me "open me, drink me". The fridge is a bit full at the minute though.
(http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_rofl.gif)
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: Kev_mk3 on May 29, 2008, 12:41:21 pm
seem to work well, i used a smaller one at a VW show the other weekend while camping :)
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: jpchenet on May 29, 2008, 02:01:45 pm
They are pretty good Neil. The pourer with this one means you get a decent pint too (as long as it's been chilled)
There have been many other 5 litre kegs around, and with thise you very often get the problem Mike says about a glass half full of froth.
As for price, Makro had them on special a couple of weeks ago at £10 inc the VAT. Don't know what their current price would be though? But they're not cheap. Most supermarkets are about £12.50 to £14 I think.
(IIRC, 24x250ml Stella/Kronenbourg = 6 litres for about £6 in France)
There have been many other 5 litre kegs around, and with thise you very often get the problem Mike says about a glass half full of froth.
As for price, Makro had them on special a couple of weeks ago at £10 inc the VAT. Don't know what their current price would be though? But they're not cheap. Most supermarkets are about £12.50 to £14 I think.
(IIRC, 24x250ml Stella/Kronenbourg = 6 litres for about £6 in France)
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: RobP on June 07, 2008, 10:06:41 am
I think I might take a gallon or two of Knight's cider - at approx £5/gal from the farm shop its cheaper than that fizzy stuff!
http://www.knightscider.co.uk/delivery.html (http://www.knightscider.co.uk/delivery.html)
It'll probably doubly up nicely as petrol as well if we run out ;D
http://www.knightscider.co.uk/delivery.html (http://www.knightscider.co.uk/delivery.html)
It'll probably doubly up nicely as petrol as well if we run out ;D
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: TigerSam on June 07, 2008, 06:16:24 pm
Its probably more to do with my shocking ability to pour a pint but i find i either end up with a glass of froth or a pint thats as flat as a fart with those things ::)
I experienced the same problem as mike when i last got one of those kegs, but it was slightly different design to the one pictured
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 07, 2008, 08:10:19 pm
Brought one today, see what its like.
Another question, as some people have problems pouring a glass, can you just run a long plastic pipe from the nozzel to my mouth and just press the button when adrink is need?
Not sure, but may try at Le Mans. When the keg is nearly empty.
Another question, as some people have problems pouring a glass, can you just run a long plastic pipe from the nozzel to my mouth and just press the button when adrink is need?
Not sure, but may try at Le Mans. When the keg is nearly empty.
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: jpchenet on June 07, 2008, 08:13:38 pm
I think you should try it for charity at the DfH party Neil, with a full one!!
DOWN IN ONE - DOWN IN ONE- DOWN IN ONE- DOWN IN ONE
;D
DOWN IN ONE - DOWN IN ONE- DOWN IN ONE- DOWN IN ONE
;D
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 07, 2008, 09:21:00 pm
I think you should try it for charity at the DfH party Neil, with a full one!!
DOWN IN ONE - DOWN IN ONE- DOWN IN ONE- DOWN IN ONE
;D
DOWN IN ONE - DOWN IN ONE- DOWN IN ONE- DOWN IN ONE
;D
Hi Mark
Not sure if I could down it in one!
But I know I could bring one UP for one
Not long now :laugh:
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: termietermite on June 08, 2008, 10:59:33 am
They sell them here too so you can drink the lot on the ferry and stock up again on arrival.
What's wrong with bringing PROPER beer over here? At least then you don't have the fridge problem.
What's wrong with bringing PROPER beer over here? At least then you don't have the fridge problem.
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: jpchenet on June 08, 2008, 11:27:51 am
They sell them here too so you can drink the lot on the ferry and stock up again on arrival.
What's wrong with bringing PROPER beer over here? At least then you don't have the fridge problem.
What's wrong with bringing PROPER beer over here? At least then you don't have the fridge problem.
I'm trying to get time to visit a local brewery for you Deb but lack of time could cause a problem! If I can't get there I'll try to at least grab a few bottles (not the same I know!)
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: Brian(Liverpool boys) on June 08, 2008, 11:59:14 am
What were those big cans that first came out in the late 60's early 70's when you bought one you got the free opener with it,
Party six?
Party six?
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 08, 2008, 02:09:02 pm
What were those big cans that first came out in the late 60's early 70's when you bought one you got the free opener with it,
Party six?
Party six?
So close -
It was the Watneys Party Seven - I bet people still have the can opener in a draw at home.
(http://www.retrowow.co.uk/retro_britain/keg_bitter/watneys_party_seven.gif)
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: jpchenet on June 08, 2008, 07:08:49 pm
They sell them here too so you can drink the lot on the ferry and stock up again on arrival.
What's wrong with bringing PROPER beer over here? At least then you don't have the fridge problem.
What's wrong with bringing PROPER beer over here? At least then you don't have the fridge problem.
How much are they over there Deb?
Title: Re: Heineken beer keg
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 08, 2008, 10:19:42 pm
OK - Found this on the Heineken web site ( sorry tom for shouting)
WIN BEER FOR A YEAR!
follow this
http://draughtkeg.co.uk/win-stuff/beer-for-a-year/
WIN BEER FOR A YEAR!
follow this
http://draughtkeg.co.uk/win-stuff/beer-for-a-year/
