Case study – Woodfordes Brewery Woodfordes Brewery began filling mini kegs in 2018. They purchased neutral mini kegs by the pallet load. Off sales at Woodfordes had been a small part of their business. Mini kegs proved to be profitable and in 2020 it was decided to take advantage of custom printing. Woodfordes began with […]
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Half a century of mini kegs
We’re celebrating half a century of mini kegs! European Malt Company introduced the mini keg to the UK market 22 years ago. They are still going strong as a low investment, profitable package for draught beer and cider at home. The five-litre ‘party barrel’ – also called ‘Mini Keg’ (renamed by Jayne in 2010) – […]
New Christmas printed mini kegs
The new and improved Christmas mini keg is on its way… Christmas is only 3 months away and due to popular demand we are once again offering a limited edition festive printed mini keg. Brewers and Cider makers can purchase our new and improved Christmas mini kegs empty by the pallet of 210 from our […]
2020 – European Malt Company Celebrates 30 years plus the return of the infamous Watneys Party Seven!
The history of the 5 litre mini keg and return of the Watneys Party Seven 2020 is the year European Malt Company celebrates 30 years as a supplier to the brewing and beverage industry. A large proportion of our business has been the establishment of the 5 litre mini keg into the UK and Ireland […]
Brewers take advantage of low minimum print runs for custom printed mini kegs
5 litre mini kegs have been popular in the UK for many years. Brewers find them an easy container to fill and sell without any large investment in equipment required. Micro breweries and cider makers are now upgrading to colourful and innovative custom printed mini kegs for the draught take home market. Since the lockdown […]