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  1. 11-03-2005 03:57 PM #1
    Bigjoe
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    Default Flexible packaging for kegs

    Anybody know what are the alternative for flexible packaging for transporting kegs over a medium to long distance? I need to transport non-pasteurized beer over a distance of between 200-400 miles in relatively small quantity at first but large quantity later. It would make more economic sense for me if I can use flexible i.e., collapsable material.

    Anybody know if anyone has ever experimented with something like a poly-urethene foil (like in Capri-sum fruit drink packaging?) or with milk-carton paper packaging?
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  2. 11-04-2005 10:23 AM #2
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    This has been looked into but not very extensively due to the carbonation levels of the product. This is why most of the packaging is rigid. A bag in the box concept would have issues since you would have expansion thus possibly burst. Another issue you would face is refrigerated transport. Since the product is non-pasteurized, it would require a constant cold environment to prevent spoilage.

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