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Kegerator opinions and/or recommendations
Posted on 6/13/22 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 6/13/22 at 5:31 pm
I was talking to an old friend the other day, and he told me that he has a kegerator and will never go back to bottles or cans. I’ve done some preliminary research, and they seem to be much more cost effective and not nearly the hassle that I always thought.
Any thoughts on size, brand, or anything else you can think of would be appreciated.
Any thoughts on size, brand, or anything else you can think of would be appreciated.
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Posted on 6/13/22 at 6:19 pm to High C
maybe if you have a frat house
but for real, how much do you even drink?
its not for a beer or two a day, it will go stale on you after a week or two and for just one guy a keg can last a month or two
but for real, how much do you even drink?
its not for a beer or two a day, it will go stale on you after a week or two and for just one guy a keg can last a month or two
Posted on 6/13/22 at 6:31 pm to keakar
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, it will go stale on you after a week or two and for just one guy a keg can last a month or two
They sell half kegs that can be consumed much faster and not go stale. A friend of mine has a bar that he gets some of his product in the smaller kegs since most of his bartenders are young gals.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 6:34 pm to keakar
My research says pasteurized will last about three months. Non-pasteurized about 6-8 weeks.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 6:45 pm to gumbo2176
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They sell half kegs t
ok, i didnt know they had mini kegs
Posted on 6/13/22 at 6:54 pm to High C
How long will the keg last? I'd imagine people get quarter kegs for home use?
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:00 pm to High C
Build one out of a deep freezer. It’s not hard. I’ve got one with 4 taps. I brew beer so that’s the only reason I have it. I’m not sure I’d buy a keg of commercial beer. It sounds kind of boring. At least buy one or build one with multiple taps so you have options.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 7:32 pm to BigPerm30
Can you post pictures of your setup?
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:53 pm to TigerHoosier
Posted on 6/13/22 at 10:53 pm to High C
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I was talking to an old friend the other day, and he told me that he has a kegerator and will never go back to bottles or cans. I’ve done some preliminary research, and they seem to be much more cost effective and not nearly the hassle that I always thought. Any thoughts on size, brand, or anything else you can think of would be appreciated.
I’ve got one and it’s not worth it.
$2400 for the kegerator, $100 on a couple tap handles, $12 for CO2 refill and it does around 2 1/6th kegs. Ultra 1/6th from Hokus is around $80 not sure what they run at the grocery stores but I can get it for $50 at a bar.
I have two taps so I’ve also got $100 tied up in keg deposits. I want to say the 1/6th kegs holds around 40 16 oz beers and around 55 12 oz.
It may be worth it if you drink a lot of expensive craft beer but regular beer it’s not. My wife likes to have me fill both for parties and I usually buy a light beer and something from Rally Cap. Most of the time it goes too long so I end up wasting it.
This post was edited on 6/13/22 at 10:58 pm
Posted on 6/13/22 at 11:09 pm to keakar
A keg will last several weeks and up to 2 years or more depending on the beer style. I homebrew and have a kegerator made out of an old 16 cu ft fridge. IPAs will last 6-8 weeks at least. I have a 12% belgian quad I brewed 3 years ago and it keeps getting better. Pilsners, Lagers, Hefes, Bocks will last at least 6 months and probably longer. Stouts can last a couple of years.
Posted on 6/14/22 at 5:34 am to Zappas Stache
I converted an old refridgerator/freezer into a kegerator with 2 taps. I use a 5lb CO2 tank that I refill 3-4 times a year. I usually keep a 1/6 or 1/4 keg of a light beer and a commercial "craft" beer in my rotation depending on what I feel like drinking at the time. I have never had a beer go flat before I finish the keg. I just floated a keg of purple haze that I have had for over a month and it wasn't flat. I will say that I probably drink more than most, but I don't get sloppy drunk except on occasion. I keep frozen beer mugs in the top freezer. Works great for me and for the number of years I have had it, it has saved me money vs buying canned or bottled beer. I will also say that I probably drink more beer than I would if I buy it by the can/bottle so all in all I call it even.
Posted on 6/14/22 at 7:02 am to keakar
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its not for a beer or two a day, it will go stale on you after a week or two and for just one guy a keg can last a month or two
what? he wouldn't be using a hand pump that introduces oxygen. CO2 baw
This post was edited on 6/14/22 at 7:04 am
Posted on 6/14/22 at 6:35 pm to keakar
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it will go stale on you after a week or two and for just one guy a keg can last a month or two
Do you think bars go through each of their kegs every week?
Posted on 6/14/22 at 6:55 pm to High C
Is the op homebrewing? If so, then yes its worth it. I brew five gallons at a time. The kegged beer (especially ipa) gets better after a couple of months in the fridge. Seems like its just hitting peak when Im done drinking it all up.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 11:13 am to seeinspots
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Is the op homebrewing?
No, and I’m not really interested in small batch or craft brews. This is purely an economic question.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 6:25 pm to gumbo2176
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he gets some of his product in the smaller kegs since most of his bartenders are young gals.
What does the first part have to do with the second?
Posted on 6/15/22 at 6:28 pm to seeinspots
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The kegged beer (especially ipa) gets better after a couple of months in the fridge.
First time I’ve heard someone say that about an IPA
Posted on 6/15/22 at 6:36 pm to seeinspots
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The kegged beer (especially ipa) gets better after a couple of months in the fridge.
Posted on 6/15/22 at 6:37 pm to Chucktown_Badger
Small kegs less weight so the girls can change them out.
Local restaurant I go to does the same thing
Local restaurant I go to does the same thing
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