Coke/Pepsi bag in box sources?

[crazyirishman34]

I would give it a shot. I just gave them a call and asked that is how I found it. Also some folks have had luck with asking a local bar or restaurant to order an extra BIB or 2 for them.

 

[saramc]

If the Sam's or COSTCO in Canada do not carry them you only need ask for them to consider stocking--this comes from the management staff at both stores in my area. You can also ask at roadside gasoline/food stores because many of these stores use BIB and if you have a regular one you go to they may sell you one, or order one when they get their next order.

 

[crazyirishman34]

You could also find out were the local bottling plant is and call them.

 

[DMichaels22]

I've had success purchasing bag-in-box syrups from SelectDrink.com . From what I've seen around online, they seem to have the best prices with fair shipping rates included.

 

[MagicMike]

I've had success purchasing bag-in-box syrups from SelectDrink.com . From what I've seen around online, they seem to have the best prices with fair shipping rates included.

Just got off the phone with them, they only ship within the USA.

 

[jessebaseball]

Just ask a store owner that sells soda. Let him know you would like a BIB and would pay a fair price for home use. Your bound to find someone to honor your request. You'll may even get it cheaper that way. May even get several used boxes for cheap.

 

[MagicMike]

I know, I will try it but I know people here in Canada are way too strict, I'll report back.

 

[smileelectronics]

I have a coke and pepsi acount I can get you what ever you need.
just send me a email

 

[crazyirishman34]

Did you find a source?

 

[Yegg]

Anyone have a reliable source for kosher Coke BIB?

 

[Ohiocoasterman]

Here is a question I have I am new to this but I had an idea... I was thinking about buying a 5 gallon box of the syrup and then could I use that when I use my Soda Stream instead of buying there bottles? And if I could use it how could I get the syrup out of the box??

 

[DarthBeer]

Here is a question I have I am new to this but I had an idea... I was thinking about buying a 5 gallon box of the syrup and then could I use that when I use my Soda Stream instead of buying there bottles? And if I could use it how could I get the syrup out of the box??

I've thought of that too. It wouldn't be hard to add a valve to the box to get syrup out of it. You can find the connector online that screws to the syrup bag. Then add a piece of hose with a little valve on the end to open and close the flow of syrup.

 

[crazyirishman34]

Yeah I have seen a couple sites that have the "BIB Tapping System". Really all it you need is the right bib connector a bit of tubing and a picnic tap. Just connect it like you would for a corney keg but keep the tubing short and you have the same thing. I am not sure what the ratio with the soda stream is but the regular coke is 5 to 1. Also I would carbonate it after you mix the water and syrup.

 

[MagicMike]

Currently, what I do is the following;

the BIB bag comes with a lid which I unscrew, then if you look inside it, there is like a plastic ring which looks like an octagon with holes inbetween the centre, I just grabbed a screw driver and poked it until that lid fell into the syrup, then I just tilt the box and pour the syrup into a plastic bottle and refrigerate until I need to use it. Works like a charm.

Any questions I will post pics.

 

[Ohiocoasterman]

I would like to see... maybe even a video??

 

[MagicMike]

In this picture you can see that I just punctured the box to grab the tip of the bag so I can work on it

And here you can see it's got holes well before it had a white plate underneath the holes so I poked it with a screw driver and the plate broke off, leaving the open gap to let out the syrup, I just tilt the box and pour into a small container for storage.

*EDIT* Before I had access to the syrup bags I was buying the SodaStream syrups (eww), so once they got empty I use them now to add the real syrup and put them in the fridge. Hope this helps.

 

[RScottyL]

Here is a question I have I am new to this but I had an idea... I was thinking about buying a 5 gallon box of the syrup and then could I use that when I use my Soda Stream instead of buying there bottles? And if I could use it how could I get the syrup out of the box??

You could use something like this:

Bag In Box Hand Faucet

 

[DarthBeer]

Sam's sells a picnic tap like adapter that can connect directly to non-coke bag in boxes.

 

[RScottyL]

Sam's sells a picnic tap like adapter that can connect directly to non-coke bag in boxes.

Here is a link for it:

BIB Tap Valve for Bag-in-Box Syrups

 

[crazyirishman34]

One thing to remember about the soda stream is coke/pepsi mix uses more syrup. So you might want to mix your syrup in the bottle before you carbonate it.

 

[RScottyL]

One thing to remember about the soda stream is coke/pepsi mix uses more syrup. So you might want to mix your syrup in the bottle before you carbonate it.

Nope, this will not work!

Usually, once you add the carbonation using the soda stream, it will make a big mess!

You need to carbonate the water FIRST, then add the syrup slowly, with the bottle tilted, letting the syrup run down the inside of the bottle!

If it is poured in too fast, it will make a mess!

 

[crazyirishman34]

Won't you have flat soda then? You aren't adding a small cap full like the soda stream mixes.