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My New Toy
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:11 am
by BGDrew
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A few months back I asked some here if anyone had any experience with kegerator conversions and decided when I could I'd but a kit to convert my old dorm fridge. After about 1 hour of Flipper-esque work with power tools and some cutting the process is done. The fridge can hold up to a 1/2 barrel keg, but for my purposes I'll probably never get anything that big.
So with that all said, any ideas for the first keg to tap?
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:50 am
by Pete Segaard
Doesn't matter, put a keg in, chill it, drink it. While that is being consumed make a batch of home brew so it is ready when the first keg blows.
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:51 am
by Pete Segaard
btw congrats on the kegerator!
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:17 am
by hammb
Can you get kegs of Nosferatu? That'd be my choice.
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:28 am
by BGDrew
Honestly, the keg selection is this area is pretty slim. It's mostly the college flair and the "good" beers are only available in 1/2 barrel sizes.
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:34 pm
by BGDrew
I settled for a 1/4 barrel of Labatt Blue. I set the CO2 to 12 PSI and the thermometer says 35 degrees. Perfect end of the work day tonight!
I had to do some final modifications (read: sawing) but I wedged it in there. My guess of being able to fit a 1/2 barrel was pretty generous. This thing can only do 1/4 and 1/6. I had to line the CO2 tank through the door which I'm not a fan of, but I'll hopefully be building a nice bar around it so it can be hidden. I'm extremely pleased with how everything turned out and would suggest it for anyone with a spare fridge.
If anyone knows of any distributors in the area that do some more tasty brews please let me know!
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:49 pm
by ZiggyZoomba
BGDrew wrote:
If anyone knows of any distributors in the area that do some more tasty brews please let me know!
http://www.cavalierdistributing.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:49 am
by VDub26Falcon
I think you should get the Guinness 250 on tap...it won't be here for much longer!!!
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:54 pm
by BGDrew
ZiggyZoomba wrote:BGDrew wrote:
If anyone knows of any distributors in the area that do some more tasty brews please let me know!
http://www.cavalierdistributing.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Is there a warehouse close? I see they have a Toledo rep.
Re: My New Toy
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:06 pm
by ZiggyZoomba
BGDrew wrote:ZiggyZoomba wrote:BGDrew wrote:
If anyone knows of any distributors in the area that do some more tasty brews please let me know!
http://www.cavalierdistributing.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Is there a warehouse close? I see they have a Toledo rep.
All you can do is give them a call. I'm pretty sure they'll be good to you.
