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An improved bulk storage system for fluids supplied to a dispensing system by a fluid line. The bulk storage system includes a receptacle with a first portal and a second portal. A substantially nonpermeable bag is positioned within the receptacle for storing and dispensing fluids therefrom. The bag

An improved bulk storage system for fluids supplied to a dispensing system by a fluid line. The bulk storage system includes a receptacle with a first portal and a second portal. A substantially nonpermeable bag is positioned within the receptacle for storing and dispensing fluids therefrom. The bag includes a first passageway positioned adjacent to the first portal of the receptacle and a second passageway positioned adjacent to the second portal of the receptacle. A support device is positioned adjacent to the receptacle. The first passageway of the bag is attached to the support device and the second passageway of the bag is attached to the fluid line such that fluids in the bag flow through the second passageway to the dispensing system.

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[ We claim:] [45.]45. A method for supplying fluids from a plurality of storage receptacles to a beverage dispenser, said method comprising the steps of:providing one each of said plurality of storage receptacles with one of a plurality of bag liners, each one of said plurality of bag liners compris

[ We claim:] [45.]45. A method for supplying fluids from a plurality of storage receptacles to a beverage dispenser, said method comprising the steps of:providing one each of said plurality of storage receptacles with one of a plurality of bag liners, each one of said plurality of bag liners comprising one of a plurality of bag connectors, each one of said plurality of bag connectors comprising a predetermined dimension determined by the type of fluid to be contained within said bag liner;providing said beverage dispenser with a plurality of delivery hoses, each one of said plurality of delivery hoses comprising one of a plurality of hose connectors, each one of said plurality of hose connectors comprising a predetermined dimension determined by said one of said plurality of bag connectors intended to be used therewith;selecting one of said bag liners within one of said plurality of receptacles to be joined with said one of said delivery hoses;connecting said one of said bag liners with said one of said delivery hoses via said one of said plurality of bag connectors and said one of said plurality of said delivery hose connectors; anddelivering fluids from said one of said plurality of bag liners within said one of said plurality of receptacles to said beverage dispenser.