Bell's Mini Keg Information

Bell's Mini Kegs

What is the shelf life of an unopened mini keg?

Typically, one of our mini-kegs can be stored for several months, provided that you store it in a cool place. Refrigeration is preferable, but not completely necessary.

We encourage retailers to keep them cold so that the shelf life with you, the consumer, is maximized. Once you get it home, storage in a cooler would be ideal, but cool spaces such as closets or basements will work!

How long will a mini keg last once it has opened?

Our recommendation is to finish the mini keg within 24-48 hours.

You can probably store it longer, especially if refrigerated with the top vent closed between pours, but our concern is that the carbonation will start to suffer.

There isn't any kind of counter-pressure applied to the container that would help hold in the carbonation, so the top seal offers only so much protection, even in the closed position.

How to open a mini keg

We often get questions about how to properly enjoy a Bells mini-keg. So, we went to one of our Engineers for some answers.


Are your mini kegs compatible with counter-top dispensing systems?

We have tested two and while we do not endorse them, the Avanti Portable Party Pub and Vinotemp Mini Keg Beer Dispenser seemed to work well.

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