Storing beer in growlers or keg?

[edost]

Okay,

I'm pretty new at this, but I want to get started on a Christmas Ale now so it'll be ready for the season. I went right to kegging, so I don't have any botttles. I want to know if I should/can store beer for 5-6 months while it ages in either growlers or a corny keg. I do not want to get individual bottles, so I think those are my only 2 options at this point.

TIA,

Eric

 

[david_42]

Unless you have fliptop growlers, keg it. Screwtops cannot be sealed well enough to hold pressure for more than couple days.

 

[edost]

How long is it okay to leave beer in the keg for? It looks like it's going to take 6 mos to be drinkable.

Thanks again,

Eric

 

[david_42]

I have a barleywine that was made in Oct. 2003. I'm still drinking it. Keep it cool and it will survive.