Polypin

[sub82]

Sounds good then. Hilden can only do 20L but think that might be a bit much especially considering transportation. Do you think a 10L one would be handy enough to transport via train?

[Eoin]

Sounds good then. Hilden can only do 20L but think that might be a bit much especially considering transportation. Do you think a 10L one would be handy enough to transport via train?

10l is not so large. I'd say you could transport it by train, but it'll need time to settle and you'll need to be prepared to vent it now and again.

[sub82]

Sounds good then - will definitely try it. How much would you need to vent it? Would it stay carbonated?

[Eoin]

Sounds good then - will definitely try it. How much would you need to vent it? Would it stay carbonated?

I did ten litres of stout the time I used mine, I normally use them for cider, I found it conditioned nicely, held condition and did not need to be vented all that often but I primed it on the low side and it was bulk primed, the rest was in pressure barrels. I was surprised at how well it kept the beer in condition and how easy it was to do. The box is also helpful because it gives some extra strength if you don't vent enough.
There is an extensive thread on JBK on using polypins, too much to reproduce here, a lot of them are using them with beer engines.

[CARA]

This might be of use to ya lads-finally found a supplier.

http://www.pubshop.co.uk/catalog/baginboxpolypins-c-23_379.html

[Eoin]

This might be of use to ya lads-finally found a supplier.

http://www.pubshop.co.uk/catalog/baginboxpolypins-c-23_379.html

They're not the same heavy material though, I'd personally be wary of putting beer in those.



That's more like the weight of plastic you should be looking at and is the same bag that is in a vinotainer.

[sub82]

Received it today and brewing the beer tomorrow for it so will keep an update going!

Thanks for all the advice.

[sub82]

Just an update on this!

The polypin sterilising.



Filled



2 weeks after priming (40g sugar in 10L). After 48 hours I had to open the tap to reduce the pressure as it was rock solid.




We used a pale ale recipe for this but i think next time we'd use brown ale due to the lack of carbonation.

[Metattron]

I've used one of those for wine.  It doesn't collapse properly, I reckon the tap is upside down, but the box is cut the wrong way. Tip it forward when you pour if it starts to suck air back in.

[fingalbrewer]

http://www.vigopresses.co.uk/Catalogue/Bottling-and-Packaging

This are good for carbing cider. Good enough for cider good enough for beer.