Growler to Bottle or Keg?

Hey Guys,

I recently purchased a gallon keg from Karl Strauss' brewery. However, I never fully finished the beer in between sessions and I have about a quarter gallon of the beer left. Unfortunately, it is extremely flat now.

I was wondering if I could take the rest and put some priming sugar into a bottle and recarb it?

Also, could something like this theoretically be force carbed with CO2 to extend the life?

Not really sure if I would actually do this, just curious about whether this is feasible or not.

Is it a heineken (type) keg? I dont think I have seen many 1 gal kegs.

I would say force carbing with c02 is an option, but most likely your beer has been oxidized (if it has been exposed to air). Trying to prime it with sugar most likely will not work - the beer has probably been filtered so that no yeast is in suspension.

But hey, if you really want to savor the last little bits - give it a shot, cant hurt.

Personally it doesn't sound like its worth the time. Drink it flat, it's only a quarter gallon!

Yeah, I agree. I was just curious if it could be done.

If you already have a CO2 setup get yourself one of these:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/the-carbonator.html

A few minutes of shaking at 20 PSI and you can carbonate any liquid. I have been guilty of carbing up the last little bit in the carboy (chunks and all) after transferring just to see what it tastes like.

That's a great idea. Thanks.