using a corny keg on a sanke system

[trayt]

Is there a way (adapter, special lid) to connect a corny keg to an existing sanke based system? I run a restaurant, and want to feature my brews, but only have corny kegs.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!

[goon2]

I've seen a conversion lid, but it was made by the guy who had it :(. Another possiblility would be to use threaded fittings on the hosees and simply put the correct fitting for your Keg on it.

On a much more serious note: Be careful of the ABC coming over to your restaurant if you're selling or even serving Homebrew My guess is that you are without a license to make Beer on site. You could end up with a hefty fine as well as jail time.

--Goon

[Bruno_78]

You'll probably have to check with your california alcohol commision, but I don't think you can serve your beer unless you have a brewers license, and I don't think your keg would be an acceptable vessel.

Stod? Anyone else know about california laws?

[danno]

trayt, the easiest way to accomplish this would be to use the adapter pictured in the Northern Brewer thread where you asked this same question. That adapter mounts on the end of the Sankey coupler, and you screw the fitting into your line. when you want to swap to a corny, unscrew from that adapter, and screw on a standard corny QD and you're ready to go...

and then there's the whole legal thing...

[Stodbrew]

Yeah, if you're serving your own homebrew at your restaurant, that's a really big no-no. Mostly because both the state and the Federal Tax and Trade Bureau aren't getting any tax money. If you want to be legit, you have to get a type 23 license from the state, which is a Small Beer Manufacturer license. You also need to file a ton of paperwork with the ATF/TTB, provide a brewer's bond, etc. Then the ATF will come in and inspect your brewery before they'll even let you brew. And it has to be a dedicated brewery, not just something set up in your kitchen or back yard.

I'm not trying to put a damper on this, but the consequences, if caught, are very serious. As goon2 said, there could be hefty fines, jail time, and possibly loss of your business. Certainly loss of your liquor/beer/wine license.

[trayt]

Thanks for the replies!
I am looking into the legality issue. I was thinking it might be primarily used for private parties, catering, etc (so as to be used with the tap boxes we already have), so that may have some special regulations (I guess I'll see)

I looked at that picture again, and it makes more sense now.
I'm starting to think that this would be more of a pain than it's worth!:)

thanks again