87GT Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/4217337.html http://media.popularmechanics.com/images/heineken-minikeg-430.jpg Heineken has stuffed a lot of claims into its plucky little 5-liter minikeg. It's the first true draft minikeg, meaning that instead of working a pump between pours or flipping open a gravity tap near the bottom of the keg, you simply pull the lever on the top-mounted tap, and out comes Heineken. Each keg comes with an internal C02 compressor, which pushes the beer up the line and prevents the contents of the keg from coming into direct contact with the air. That means beer stays fresh for at least 30 days after the keg is tapped. Not that most people need a month to power through 5 liters (more than 10 pint glasses), but maybe you're the slow-sipping, long-savoring, drinking-in-solitude type. The keg isn't meant to be refilled, especially since you'd have to recharge the C02 yourself. But the good news is that it costs $20, or around $2 per expertly-poured, foam-topped pint. Buying the equivalent amount of Heineken would generally cost more than that, especially in New York City's price-gouging delis. We've had ours open for a few days now, at the point where most minikegs would be officially skunked, and it still tastes fresh, and exactly like Heineken (this isn't a beer review, but if you're still reading this you've had enough Heinekens to know whether you like it or not). If you live overseas or in certain parts of the U.S. (it's available in 9 states) you can try the minikeg for yourself right now, or wait for it go nationwide at the end of June. And if we can hold out, we'll try one last pint at the 30-day mark. Yes, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it. —Erik Sofge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sweet. Love for more beer to come that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Not a HUGE Heineken fan so hope more beer comes this way in the future. Awesome idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Ya I do not like the ones that work on gravity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Heine is a top 5 favorite beer for me. Here is a pic of my buddy ryan with 2 of them! http://www.itsdebo.com/ryan.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Keg stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 bring yuengling to ohio. then we'll talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad is Dead Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 where can i buy them at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 bring yuengling to ohio. then we'll talk. you sir, are a wise man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 bring yuengling to ohio. then we'll talk. No shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Put Sam Adams in that and I'll buy one every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Put Sam Adams in that and I'll buy one every week. So would I. Sam Adams is one of my favorite beers when I can afford it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 bring yuengling to ohio. then we'll talk. + http://aura.zaadz.com/photos/8/70119/large/infinity-sign.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 bring yuengling to ohio. then we'll talk. I'm getting 2 cases for graduation.... BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I picked up my 400 block just outside of Masury (Youngstown) and had to make a quick jump across the border to do the same exact thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 yeah my dad usually goes to PA about once a month. the headquarters for his company is there, so he is always going there for meetings and whatnot. he usually gets about 3 or 4 cases every trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblunt Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Heine is a top 5 favorite beer for me. Here is a pic of my buddy ryan with 2 of them! http://www.itsdebo.com/ryan.jpg ROFL. He's in my degree path at Devry. I've had class w/ this kid for the past year. Small world. Those things are cool, i'll have to give them a try. What does Heinken taste like in comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 best comparison i can think of for heineken is bitter urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 best comparison i can think of for heineken is bitter urine. When did you drink urine last? HEINEKEN doesn't could for a last time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 15 minutes ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Finally, an appropriate single serving container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 they need to make king cobra mini kegs for $5.. will make any get together interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I am waiting on $10 Natty Light Mini Kegs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 ROFL. He's in my degree path at Devry. I've had class w/ this kid for the past year. Small world. Those things are cool, i'll have to give them a try. What does Heinken taste like in comparison? Yeah I go to devry too, I parked next to you once and the turbospec(keith) Ryan has a sick built 3.0L vr6 GTI, its one of my favorite rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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