9 Talbot Rd, Northwood, Christchurch. 8051
Frequently Asked Questions
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North Island
- North of Taupo $?
- South of Taupo $?
South Island
- North of Christchurch $?
- South of Christchurch $?
Pickups Available (call 0226577859 first)
- Monday to Friday between 5pm and 9pm
- Weekends between 10am and 8pm
Allow up to 4 days
- Bank deposit
- Paypal
- Visa
After payment has been confirmed shipment will go out the next day.
A GST invoice will be provide along with a detail list of your order.
A hard copy will be with the goods and a copy will be sent by email.
Yes, it works as same as large system, such as standard beer keg in 30L /50L or corny keg.
Please select threaded (3/8×24) 16gram CO2 cartridges. We recommend food grade, since food grade cartridges are cleaned more thoroughly during the manufacturing process. Those cartridges of non-food grade will have traces of oils in the CO2 that create an off flavour. A 16gram CO2 cartridge will dispense slightly more than two 64oz growlers if no CO2 is vented or leaked during usage.
You can fill the keg at your local breweries, brewpub and tasting room etc.
Clean your keg well before first use with hot water, if you notice any marks inside the keg these are usually due to residue left over from the passivation. If hot water doesn’t remove them try shaking some raw rice in warm water in the keg to scrub the inside. You can use sodium percarbonate to clean if you choose. It is also advisable to use no-rinse sanitiser just before filling.
We recommend cleaning your keg just with hot water if you use it every day and rinse as soon as it’s empty. Before you refill it use some no rinse sanitiser (2ml per litre) and leave it for 2 mins before emptying. Do not worry about remaining bubbles they are flavourless and non-toxic. You should also clean it well before using it the first time.
If your keg has been left with beer in it, has yeast caked on or has visible dirt then use some sodium percarbonate cleaner. Dissolved in water this breaks down deposits and is safe to use on steel, aluminium and copper. It breaks down to a non-toxic, flavourless liquid however it is best practise to clean using this then still rinse and sanitise as above.
No, we recommend hand wash to last a longer lifetime of mini keg..
Yes, the keg is water resistant. We don’t recommend submerging the regulator and gauge in water, as it may damage the regulator..
Yes, the mini keg system can be used for other carbonated beverages, such as soda, juice, cocktail, apple cider etc.
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There is a one way check valve in between the tank and the regulator designed to prevent liquid from entering the regulator, just like a keg draft system. The gauge will read the pressure at the regulator, which will generally be the same as the tank once the keg has been charged with CO2.
The mini keg will keep your beer fresh and tasty till you’re ready for a refill! Unopened, the mini keg won’t lose carbonation because it does not leak air or CO2. Breweries who tested the mini keg for us found that even after 3 weeks the beer had not lost any CO2, nor had any other changes to the characteristics of the beer (IBUs, flavour, colour, alcohol, etc.)
Yes, simply remove the regulator and connect the CO2 line to the grey ball lock connector/SS twist tube.
The Picnic Tap is an awesome, on-the-go system. It’s perfect for picnics and BBQs, tailgating, or to join you on your favourite outdoor activity, like hiking, camping or tailgating. Our staff has also found it works great to lay the mini keg tapping system on its side in the fridge and swing out the tap to pour—no need to even pull out your system.
The Metal Tap looks just like those you see at your favourite brewery. It works great from the door of your fridge and has the experience-factor that just makes you feel amazing when pouring at a party. Its revolutionary ball and floating front seal design prevent your beer from being exposed to air, keeping your beer fresh!
Different beers have different dispense pressures. If you’re getting foam, start by dropping the dispense pressure to around 2~3psi. You may also need to let the beer settle if it has been shaken recently (during transport). As well, if the beer has been stored at a higher PSI (store an IPA at 15psi overnight, you’ll have a lot of foam), the beer could be over carbonated.
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kiwikegs@kiwikegs.nz
+64 22 6577859
