Kegging Setups

[remi]

Already posted this as a seperate post, but thought I should add it to this thread- have finally managed to set up my chest freezer with a collar and taps. Bought the freezer from a second hand joint after it had been reconditioned/ tested etc- 210 litre capacity. Picked up the kegging gear, lines, taps etc from Ross (thanks Ross) and enlisted a mate's help to knock up and install the collar and the fridgemate. Having just done my first Ag 2 weeks ago, I put that in the keg yesterday, have it set on pouring pressure and look forward to tucking in in a week or so....life is good.

Remi

 

[yardy]

nice work Remi, nothing like your own on tap :icon_cheers:

cheers

 

[Steve]

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I recently changed to Beer Gas (gas with a nitrogen/co2 mix) for pouring my beers. It definately makes a difference for dark beers by giving them a creamier head and I believe a softer feel/taste.

I was so happy with the difference I poured one of each of my beers that I had on tap and took some photos of the beers and my setup. As you will see I am a real Coopers fan. I am not adverse to trying other brands but I find Coopers does me fine.

The beer I had on tap when I took the photo (last Saturday) were Coopers:

Original Stout/Dark Ale fermented together;
Original Dark Ale;
Orginal Bitter;
Pale Ale; and
Original Lager.

I generally mix my worts with a Coopers BE2 mix of 500g of dextrose, 250g dried light malt and 250g of maltrodextron and I find that my brews come out quite fine. I also add an additional 200 gms of dextrose to up the % of alcohol and only fill the fermenter up to 21 litres. I reckon my standard brews come out just over 5%.

I hope you enjoy the photos.

Cheers

kirbsta

Great loooking bar Kirbsta. Makes me jealous! Welcome to AHB.
Cheers
Steve

 

[randyrob]

Hey Guys,

well i'm getting a keg setup together and thought i'd just make sure i've got it sussed.

the taps are on the front, the gas manifold on the left, the fan at the back is on a 45 degree angle.

the section on the right hand side of the chesty is going to house the gas bottle all the wires etc and my hand pump will sit ontop (an idea i stole from vlad!)











i'm just hoping i can easily get the kegs in and out without bits and pieces getting in the way, cause thats the main thing i get annoyed with a fridge setup, if u wanna pull the keg at the back out you've gotto move the one at the fron out of the way, how do you guys go that have converted freezers? also any other tricks to look out for?

Cheers Rob.

 

[cliffo]

Rob,

Nice looking setup. Love the drip tray.

Where did you get the gas manifold from? I've been needing one for my similar 6 keg setup but haven't been able to find anyone with them in stock.

cheers,
cliffo

 

[Jez]

cliffo,

The gas manifold looks like the same one I got from Craftbrewer.

Jez

 

[cliffo]

cliffo,

The gas manifold looks like the same one I got from Craftbrewer.

Jez

Thanks Jez, that's what I thought but they have not had any in stock for quite some time.

I'll keep on looking around.

cliffo

 

[Mclovin]

My keg fridge.

The best cold beer is vic... anyone got a recipe?

 

[pokolbinguy]

The best cold beer is vic... anyone got a recipe?

I wouldn't say that too loud mate

 

[Mclovin]

I wouldn't say that too loud mate

"The best cold beer"
Thats what is says on the bottle mate.

 

[Thunderlips]

The best cold beer is vic... anyone got a recipe?

It's pretty simple. You just need a horse....

 

[Mclovin]

This is my horse!!!

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He loves it.

 

[Thunderlips]

This is my horse!!!
He loves it.

Perfect for the knackery!

 

[Vlad the Pale Aler]

Thanks Jez, that's what I thought but they have not had any in stock for quite some time.

I'll keep on looking around.

cliffo

have a look at these, manifold
they may have more of them.

 

[opposition]

Hey guys,

Finally some progress...

Just the gas bottle remains (this weekend).





That is my pool table with table tennis top.... now just to wait until i pour my first beer!

Cheers,

Dean

 

[randyrob]

6 Taps, 8 Kegs, Finished...For Now!

Just about to pour my first pint from her can't wait





Cheers Rob.

 

[Online Brewing Supplies]

6 Taps, 8 Kegs, Finished...For Now!

Just about to pour my first pint from her can't wait

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Cheers Rob.

Nice Rob
Very nice.
GB

 

[bonj]

6 Taps, 8 Kegs, Finished...For Now!

Just about to pour my first pint from her can't wait

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Cheers Rob.

That's class, Rob. Very nice.

 

[Batz]

Thanks Jez, that's what I thought but they have not had any in stock for quite some time.

I'll keep on looking around.

cliffo

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Or brass and comes with a check value


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Batz

 

[joecast]

very nice rob. your layout inside the fridge is first class. gives me some ideas.
joe