Functional returnable kegs
Against the backdrop of the economic crisis, the returnable keg has oftentimes been critically appraised. Breweries are reluctant to commit to relatively high long-term investments. Worries about increased keg prices arising from fluctuations in stainless steel prices, together with increased transport costs, have also led to an examination of cost-effective disposable solutions. The keg maintenance backlog underscored the search for alternatives. A look at the drop in the share of draught beer in some markets appeared to some to indicate that the returnable keg was threatened with extinction. But the situation has changed again recently. This article deals with the background and measures that help to maintain the functionality of returnable kegs at a high level.
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