Introducing the perlick growler filler

[slash22000]

Serious question: if it's as easy as sticking a bit of tube up the tap, why do counter-pressure bottle fillers etc exist that cost millions of dollars to fill a bottle?

 

[drsmurto]

Also interested in seeing a price KBB. Looks like a nice, neat piece of purpose built kit.

 

[Kingbrownbrewing]

$30 is the price for the coupler.

And for those that are asking, a growler filler and bottle filler are totally different.

Growlers have a shelf life of about 10 days, bottles bottled properly can last years depending on the beer.

 

[bradsbrew]

$30 is the price for the coupler.

And for those that are asking, a growler filler and bottle filler are totally different.

Growlers have a shelf life of about 10 days, bottles bottled properly can last years depending on the beer.

Seems like a reasonable price. Where are they going to be available Dan?

 

[Kingbrownbrewing]

There are about 20 of them available from next week.

 

[Spiesy]

looking at that picture it looks like the bottle/growler end just clips on the end of the growler, right?

does this not mean that the beer foams up as it falls down into the bottom of the bottle, leaving you with empty space at the top once the foam subsides?

 

[Ross]

Hi Dan,

How does this unit improve on this product linked earlier? http://www.ebay.com....984.m1439.l2649
I'm interested as I've just ordered stainless steel ones designed specifically for perlick taps & for regular Brumby taps & they come in at a fraction of the price indicated for these.


Cheers Ross

 

[brad81]

Hi Dan,

How does this unit improve on this product linked earlier? http://www.ebay.com....984.m1439.l2649
I'm interested as I've just ordered stainless steel ones designed specifically for perlick taps & for regular Brumby taps & they come in at a fraction of the price indicated for these.


Cheers Ross

Hi Ross,

I bought one of these. It doesn't fit a 525PC or a 545PC, it's too big. If you have something in the works for either of these taps, I'd love to check it out.

KBB, I'm keen if they are shipping soon. I've had to resort to a short length of silicone tubing over the top of the tap, PVC tubing inserted into that, then my SS rod and stopper into the PVC. Made a bit of a mess. A hose clamp later and it was, less messy.

Cheers,

Brad

 

[tiprya]

In the US they sell cheap ones similar to the one linked on eBay made specifically for the 525 - but postage kills it.

I'd be very interested in ones available here for the 525.

Edit link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Growler-Filler-Attachment-for-Perlick-525SS-Draft-Faucet-Stainless-Steel-/140917067903?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20cf4fd07f

Under $30 with tubing from the states. Doesn't fit 545's though.

 

[Crofty]

any updates on availability for this?

 

[Batz]

Hi Dan,

How does this unit improve on this product linked earlier? http://www.ebay.com....984.m1439.l2649
I'm interested as I've just ordered stainless steel ones designed specifically for perlick taps & for regular Brumby taps & they come in at a fraction of the price indicated for these.


Cheers Ross

How did these go Ross? Did they fit the Perlicks?

 

[tiprya]

Interested as well Ross.

 

[Ross]

Guys,

They are still being manufactured & hopefully here within the next few weeks. Will advise when they're in.

Cheers Ross

 

[tiprya]

Thanks Ross, I'll order the 525 version as soon as they're in.

 

[brad81]

Any updates on this filler, Ross or Dan?

 

[brad81]

bump

 

[Ross]

Sorry Brad, missed this first time.

They have all been made, but we had to increase the order with more stainless gear or the shipping was going to kill it.
I'm assured goods are just about ready for dispatch, so shouldn't be long.

 

[brad81]

Sweet, thanks for the update Ross.

Making do with a hose clamp and silicon hose at the moment, so looking forward to checking this one out.

Cheers,

Brad

 

[Crofty]

Any one know if this actually happened?

can't seem to locate anywhere.

 

[DoctorBob]

I have celli taps, and just jam a length of silicone tube onto the end of the tap. Works a treat for filling growlers / taking a few to a mates house. I wouldn't keep them more than a few days as there will be some oxygen pick up. The trick I have found is to pre-cool the growler / bottle to be filled in the freezer to prevent excessive foaming.