vluc Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I agree, and bottling does make it easier to share (if you are so inclined). If you start kegging, a dedicated beer fridge is almost a requirement. Like I need another toy to play with..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I agree, and bottling does make it easier to share (if you are so inclined). If you start kegging, a dedicated beer fridge is almost a requirement. Like I need another toy to play with..... I recommend a chest freezer with a tempter controller on it. 6-8 corny (soda) kegs, no problem! kegging is the way to go. you can easily bottle a few at a time right form the kegs. and if any of you are coming to the VA-MD section this weekend, we will have 10 gallons of our summer blond on tap for some pool side quaffing. Come on by and have a sample! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I agree, and bottling does make it easier to share (if you are so inclined). If you start kegging, a dedicated beer fridge is almost a requirement. Like I need another toy to play with..... I recommend a chest freezer with a tempter controller on it. 6-8 corny (soda) kegs, no problem! kegging is the way to go. you can easily bottle a few at a time right form the kegs. and if any of you are coming to the VA-MD section this weekend, we will have 10 gallons of our summer blond on tap for some pool side quaffing. Come on by and have a sample! Save some for the Area match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS350Driver Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Kegging is definitely the way to go. My beer fridge has five taps, but I only have two occupied at the moment. I used a regular fridge for it, and I have a chest freezer and temp controller for fermentation temp control, which made such a difference in the taste of my beer. Being able to maintain a constant temp in the mid 60's for an ale or lower for a lager even when it's in the mid 90's outside is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockSpeed31 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I just started about 2 months ago, have 3 brews bottled already, all extract brews. A Killians red, a summer ale and a Shock Top clone. I love this hobby. Had to find something new to do, since can't do much shooting anymore, due to crazy work schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysracer Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 If you can find 3 gallon kegs, those are the best for regular refrigerators. They fit perfectly without losing too much space. Back in school, my roommate and I had two of those in the frig at all times. Im sure the wives would be unhappy with us doing that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 If you can find 3 gallon kegs, those are the best for regular refrigerators. They fit perfectly without losing too much space. Back in school, my roommate and I had two of those in the frig at all times. Im sure the wives would be unhappy with us doing that now. Nice, just found some 2 1/2 gallon kegs over at Williams Brewing. Pricey, but interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS350Driver Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Now that school is almost out you should check craig's list for mini fridges. A lot of them will usually show up this time of year. My first kegerator was a mini fridge and I could fit two five gallon corny kegs and a five pound co2 bottle with taps coming through the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Now that school is almost out you should check craig's list for mini fridges. A lot of them will usually show up this time of year. My first kegerator was a mini fridge and I could fit two five gallon corny kegs and a five pound co2 bottle with taps coming through the door. LOL! I don't drink that much beer! I think I have more pleasure in making it that anything else, well, almost! Edited May 18, 2012 by vluc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysracer Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 At one point, I had 6 gallons of beer in the fridge. Over 15 gallons in various stages of being created. I had a tap to pull cold beer at any time. Unfortunately, I gained a ton of weight.. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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