Product Handling
Information on the handling of minicasks, minipins, and polypins.
Instructions for Minicasks, Minipins & Polypins
|
Small Pack Type |
Storage |
Best Before (unopened and chilled) |
Once Opened (chilled) |
|
Minicask |
Cool (<15°C) |
28 days from purchase |
5 days |
|
Minipins & Polypins |
Cool & Dry (<15°C) |
7 days from purchase |
2-3 days |
|
Pins & Firkins |
Cool (10-15°C) |
7 days from purchase |
2-3 days |
Serving Instructions
Minicasks:
- Place in a cool place (10-15°C or chill in fridge).
- Beer is ready to serve, no need to settle.
- Vent the minicask by turning the red tab on the top anti-clockwise a 1/4 turn from ‘0’ to ‘1’.
- Withdraw tap at base by pulling down on tab & pulling tap out. To serve, turn the tap ¼ turn anti-clockwise. Discard the first ¼ pint.
Between servings close vent to allow beer to build up more condition. Resist the temptation to tilt the minicask – the beer will not come out any faster.
Minipins & Polypins:
- Store in a cool, dry place at 10-15°C.
- Place box in upright position with perforated tab facing up.
- Carefully open perforated tab & withdraw tap. If present, remove perforated security strip.
- Vent any excess pressure whilst in upright position before turning into serving position (on it’s side) with tap at the front.
- The beer should not be stored for more 7 days without use or carbon dioxide produced by the yeast will expand causing box to bulge – this must be vented as above.
- Beer is ready to serve immediately.
- Elevate rear of box an inch to aid dispense.
Minicasks Minipins & Polypins