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Kegging
hello guys,
I have evolved to the point that I want to start kegging and am asking the experts here for a good setup. I want a two keg set up and I already have a large CO2 canister. As always, I want the best bang for my buck... any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
hello noah,
I actually just bottled my last batch yesterday because all of my kegs are filled in preparation for my annual Oktoberfest party. I couldn't believe how aggravating it was. I guess it has been about 5 years since I bottled, so I had forgotten just how much work it is. Kegging usually only takes me about 30-45 minutes and this bottling session took me almost 4 hours. Anyway, it can definitely be expensive for the initial setup, but I think you will find it is well worth the cost. I found a great deal on a mini-fridge at home depot and built a homebrew kegerator out of it. You can check my website for more info on it.
all the best
hello,
What kind of setup are you referring to? The actual kegs, or a kegerator type of setup? If you already have the tank, you really just need to get a couple of kegs and the regulator. You can buy reconditioned kegs pretty cheap, although I am not sure what the regulators cost these days.
thanks,
hello noah,
I am slowly figuring it out. I have two corny kegs and am looking for a regulator and through the door tap setup. I am finding out that it is a tad bit pricey to get the initial equipment. But on the bright side it will eliminate the four hours I spent each time I bottled a batch.
all the best
I've found kegging to be alot easier than right to bottleing... So I guess the hard part for you is already over.... I've gooten reconditioned cornelius kegs from Sabco all cleaned and new seals and stems... about $30 dollars each... You can request the clor tops you want if it matters to you or they just pick them for you.... TheJet
Kegging is nice - I'm enjoying a glass of bock beer right now from my own kegerator.
No bottles to rinse.
No bottle caps.
No geussing the right amount of priming sugar.
If I want another glass, I just "pull the handle". OK, maybe that's not necessaraly a "good thing".
Friends enjoy beer from my kegerator. OK, maybe that's also not necessaraly a "good thing".
Easy to clean & sanatize.
Easy to keg.
Oh, and did I mention that I'm enjoying a glass of bock beer right now from my own kegerator? I guess I did.
Look around & you can find complete single keg pony tap style kits in the $150.00 range. And it's easy to upgrade to a full kegerator kit later.
I checked the free ads and classifieds until I found a suitable fridge. It wasn't that long until I found a college kid moving out and selling his large mini-fridge for $15. I can get 2 cornys in it no problem.
As Brewbie mentioned, check the classifieds or Craig's List for refridgerator or chest freezer that you can convert to a kegerator, as you will need some way of keeping the kegs cool. After that, if you are truely looking to do it cheap, you can check with someone like www.homebrewing.org on what else you will need. I bought all of my equipment from them, and the spend a bit of time on the phone explaining things to me. The prices were pretty good. I know others have some other similar sites that they recommend, so I am sure you will get a few of those as well.
If you don't mind spending a bit more money, you may actually talk to your LBHS. Having someone local who can help you can be an advantage, but only if they have set up keg systems before. At least where I live, though, their pricing is a bit high.
Craigslist worked out great for me found one for free, and it's not that old and in great shape, i see them posted there for free all the time, at least in my area.
I happened to get 2 pin lock cornies for 20 bucks and you can buy them pretty cheap on ebay with free shipping at times.
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