In this tutorial, we learn how to tap a keg with various pumpers. There are around 5 different types of pumps you can use. Make sure your pump matches the keg that you have, to make your beer come out easiest. Also, make sure your keg is completely full when you purchase it, so ...
Kegerators cost around $400 for an entry-level model. These models look fine — sleek and simple, with a tap handle, and temperature control. But given all the beer money you’re saving — $2 to $3 a pint; do the math! — it might make sense to get a kegerator model that looks...
Welcome to the world of kegerators! These versatile appliances not only save you money on buying bottled beer but also allow you to enjoy your favorite brews on tap right in the comfort of your own home. However, you may find that your kegerator isn’t as cold as you’d like it to...
The pound-force per square inch (PSI) ona beer kegeratoris set at around 10-15 PSI when serving by the glass, which results in more turbulence and, therefore, more foam. Growlers should be filled more slowly for better control and less foam, so drop the PSI to 0 and slowly raise it...
Serving kegged cocktails on tap is an excellent option for when you are making a large batch of cocktails, and if you already have a kegerator at home, then you’re halfway there! The first thing you’ll need to get is a Cornelius keg (or corny keg) to fill with your batch cockta...
Kegerators are the most common example of a direct draw draft system. This is a standard system for delivering draft beer from keg to tap across a short distance. Carbon dioxide or a mixture of nitrogen and CO2, known as beer gas, is used to push beer from the keg through the beer ...
to serve cocktails on tap, then this system isn’t going to work. For that you’ll need what’s referred to as a “Cornelius Keg”, which is a five-gallon keg typically used for soda. They’re great for this because they have a nice wide opening that makes them a cinch to clean....
Tags:basics,forum,home brew,Keezer,keg,kegerator,kegging Comments:Comments Off When it came to kegging my homebrew, I was really terrified. Drawing homemade beer from a tap in your ManCave is the ultimate cool. But boy, was it scary. This wasn’t just steeping specialty grains; if you ...
A spare fridge or freezer is handy for additional meat storage or a kegerator, and the garage seems like the ideal place to locate these large appliances, especially since they are likely older models with less visual appeal than the one in the kitchen. You know, the beer fridge doesn’t...
Two cornelius kegs in a kegerator set up with 5 lb tank and tubes CO2 cartridges stand in the place of a CO2 tank (or cylinder), which adds carbonation to a beer keg. Most home brewers use 5-gallon kegs, attached to which are anywhere from 3.5 to 20 lb CO2 tanks. CO2 cartridges ...