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high-tech features to create a more automated, stainless steel kegs in the world to offer a guaran-
organized or modern operation. tee of 30 years – a promise to all our customers
that they have purchased a reliable and extremely
Even some seemingly simple pieces of equipment, durable asset.”
such as kegs, have been updated to make them
more suitable for the current brewing environment. Blefa and American Keg partnered in early 2020
Now you can find stainless steel barrels with auto- to serve the North American market with a domes-
mated control systems for better precision and slim tic manufacturer. Since then, the companies have
diameter kegs to store beer in limited spaces. been working together to upgrade their equipment
and support U.S. customer needs, ensuring that
Justin Willenbrink, Blefa Kegs’ sales director for efficiency gains in production align with the quality
North America, told Beverage Master Magazine standards of both companies.
that while not much has changed over the years
concerning stainless steel kegs, the innovation “As a world’s leader in stainless steel packaging,
comes from the barrels’ safety and quality. Blefa and American Keg can provide various sizes
from 10 liters to 59.62 liters. The U.S. 1/2 bbl, slim
“Each keg from Blefa comes with an integrated 1/4 bbl and 1/6 bbl are the most popular for both
pressure relief valve to reduce the risk to producers on- and off-premise needs. All kegs from our stock
and on-premise staff by creating a safe failure,” are equipped with drop-in D-Type spears from
Willenbrink said. “Quality has been the cornerstone Micro Matic,” Willenbrink said.
of our company for more than 100 years. Durability
can only be guaranteed by high-quality material, Buy New, Used or Lease?
reliable operating production equipment, highly
qualified staff and high-precision manufacturing When brewers think about updating their equip-
according to your specifications. These high-quality ment, dollar signs often flash before their eyes as
standards allow us to be the only manufacturer of new equipment costs start adding up. However,

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