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re: Keg Beer
Posted on 12/22/11 at 6:29 pm to Rohan2Reed
Posted on 12/22/11 at 6:29 pm to Rohan2Reed
Do I need different equipment for different beer??? Since my frig is a side by side I think I'll have to do pony kegs
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Posted on 12/27/11 at 6:07 am to TthomasJR
Newbie here. But, you're going to want to use 1/6 barrels. A friend of mine did this. And I work in the beer biz and keg absolutely goes bad. It's not pasteurized like bottled beer is.
Posted on 12/27/11 at 8:29 am to Dac311
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Newbie here. But, you're going to want to use 1/6 barrels. A friend of mine did this. And I work in the beer biz and keg absolutely goes bad. It's not pasteurized like bottled beer is.
I get 1/2 barrels all the time and they last me about 3 months with no problem at all. I would say a keg of beer should last at least 6 months.
Your friend must not have his carbonation set right if his are not lasting very long. Too much PSI and you overcarbonate your beer. Not enough PSI and your beer goes flat.
1/6 barrels are too expensive and it would actually be cheaper to purchase bottles or cans in many instances.
This post was edited on 12/27/11 at 9:06 am
Posted on 12/27/11 at 9:04 am to Grilled Bald Eagle
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As stated before, it really doesn't. The flavor just changes. Some beers taste better after aging, others don't.
Because it was stated before, it's true?
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Speaking of fresh, the beer inside a keg will stay fresh for 30 to 45 days after it has been tapped. It's difficult to pinpoint an exact amount of time, as a keg's "shelf-life" depends on the brand/style of beer and its storage conditions. Generally, hoppy beers and beers with higher alcohol contents will last longer because the alcohol and hops act as preservatives and inhibit bacteria growth.
--from Kegworks.com
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If you are using a well-maintained kegerator, beer will keep for about 4 months, up to six months if you disconnect the beer and gas lines during that time
--from kegerators.com
Posted on 12/27/11 at 9:11 am to RedHawk
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It's not pasteurized like bottled beer is.
Totally depends. Abita pasteurizes both kegged and bottled beer. Most breweries smaller than Abita dont pasteurize anything. Most good craft breweries dont pasteurize their bottled beer.
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1/6 barrels are too expensive and it would actually be cheaper to purchase bottles or cans in many instances.
If you bought a 1/6 of local craft beer it would run you what, about $70-75? At $8.99 a 6 pack the equivalent amount of beer in bottles would be $83 (I think). Not really much cheaper, but definitely not more expensive to get the keg.
Posted on 12/27/11 at 9:30 am to WizardSleeve
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If you bought a 1/6 of local craft beer it would run you what, about $70-75?
A lot of 1/6 barrels cost more than $75. I know that Dogfish 1/6 barrels cost clost to $100.
All I know is that I can get a 1/6 barrel of Sam Adams for $76 and I can get a 1/2 barrel for $130.
Posted on 12/27/11 at 9:53 am to RedHawk
I guess you missed the part about me working in the beer business. 3 - 6 months should be ok, but 90 days is our standard. 1/6 barrels are a little bit more per oz, but I was suggesting 1/6 barrels for size/weight reasons. You're going to have a tough time fitting more than one 1/2 barrel in a side by side fridge. Not to mention that's a lot of beer and I get tired of the same beer after a while.
Posted on 12/27/11 at 9:53 am to RedHawk
Yeah, 1/2s are the way to go for sure when it comes to economics. Thats amazing that you can get 3x's the beer for less than double the price. Def the way to go if you can put down 15 gals of beer!
I just wouldn't shy away from 1/6s if that's what fits in the kegerator. They aren't usually more expensive than equivalent amouts of 6-packs.
I just wouldn't shy away from 1/6s if that's what fits in the kegerator. They aren't usually more expensive than equivalent amouts of 6-packs.
Posted on 12/27/11 at 9:58 am to WizardSleeve
I can also get a 1/2 barrel of Shiner Bock for $94, whereas Abita Amber costs $120. Never understood why Shiner is so much cheaper than Abita when they are very similar products. I like Shiner a little better too.
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