Bag-in-Box Beer Bags Replace Kegs

Key to this innovative packaging is the removal of CO2 from the beer after brewing and a specially developed Carbonator Box which reintroduces it at the trade outlet.

08/12/06 In a pioneering partnership with Bavarian brewer Ankerbräu, Rapak has launched the first ever Bag-in-Box system for the keg beer market. The new technology, which is suitable for all types of beers, offers a low cost alternative to the traditional keg.

The beer is filled in 25L Rapak bags using Rapak's tailor-made Autokap 650 semi-automatic beer filler and then packed in boxes.

The innovative bag in box system for beer includes the following benefits to customers:

* lower transport costs
* a longer shelf life
* a firmer, longer-lasting foam on the beer

Key to this innovative packaging is the removal of CO2 from the beer after brewing and a specially developed Carbonator Box which reintroduces it at the trade outlet. This system can be used in all outlets currently using kegs.

"We now have the potential to market our traditionally brewed, speciality beers worldwide." said Florian Koch of Ankerbräu.