Where to put the keg fridge?

[tavas]

Hi all

For the first time we are in the process of building a new house, which coincides with me looking to get a keg fridge. Since this is essentially a clean slate, I was curious where people have their keg fridges.

We will probably have an open plan family/kitchen/dining room, and separate theatre room. Some of the plans we have looked at have a built in BBQ/Alfesco area. I am thinking it will be a pain to keep going outside for a drink, but want to stay out of the kitchen proper.

Unfortunately the block doesn't allow for a man cave so I will have to live with a small area off to the side of the garage, or extend the garage by a few metres and set up shop in there.

Keen to hear your thoughts on keg placements.

 

[lukiferj]

No man cave? Egad man! Where will you be spending most of your time? I have plenty of mates both homebrewers and not who have beer fridges on their deck/patios. Not really much of a drama to go and get a beer from outside.

I have my keezer and brewery in a double garage that I have somehow managed to take ownership of. Anytime I get questioned by the warden on why I need so much space, I leave the door open while I'm brewing It's not real fancy like but I do have a tv, couches, fridges and a bit of brew gear in there.

 

[Scooby Tha Newbie]

I thought the same thing,it was a pita for the first week going to beer from outside.
But going to the double garage now is a joy.
IMO you should as well think about where to put a ferment fridge.
My problem is I don't know where I'm going to put a forth fridge. I may just have to build a bar under my patio.

 

[pedleyr]

I started kegging on the weekend and like you didn't like the idea of going outside each time I want a beer. So I bought some bigger glasses. Problem solved - fewer trips, doesn't matter if I spill it on the floor.

 

[mckenry]

In the open plan lounge room. It needs to be near the tv man!

 

[Black Devil Dog]

In the bar, in the house, where you can watch footy.

Never really understood the garage man cave thing.

 

[pk.sax]

Al of of these new fangled house designs have a 'theatre'.

Just saying.... Projector + keg fridge + easy access to the downstairs toilet next to the laundry... Gotta think the ins and outs.

 

[Jaded and Bitter]

If you can get away with having a bar in the home theatre room go for it!

I would also go with extending the garage as much as possible to get some permanent brewery room, include a window if possible.

If you can also try and weasle a cellar, doesn't have to be much, just a damp hole under the house with a door. Worth considering if your building on a sloping site.

I'v had a keg fridge in the garage (under main roof), just inside the internal entry door and this was pretty handy.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

Mine's on the veranda. I spend enough time indoors working/studying/sleeping that I really enjoy going outside to get a beer. Sometimes I get side tracked looking at the stars and have to pour another one..

 

[Rambo]

That sounds romantic. Mines in the house though, if I can find room for a bar in a one bedroom unit, I'm sure you can. Just means your keg fridge can't be ugly.

 

[Pogierob]

Under the house with a beer line running up and attached to your
Lounge chair(where ever you sit).

 

[Dan Dan]

My keg fridge is in a detached room downstairs at the back of the house. Means I have to go across the deck, down the stairs and back across the yard to get a beer. Also means I get a bit of peace and quiet too. Wouldn't change it for anything.

 

[Donske]

I've pretty much got my keezer set up in a central location, it's within 10 steps of my couch, computer, toilet and barbecue area, my general theory is if I can't make it to the keezer from any of those locations it's time to stop drinking.

 

[NewtownClown]

Within arm's length of your side of the bed

 

[tavas]

Within arm's length of your side of the bed

I had a girlfirend who was injured for a few months and bedridden, so she set up a long straw that could reach from the bedside table to the bed while she was laying down. it could also reach most parts of her small room.

 

[Joel Mcleod]

The Minister of War and Finance wont let me have the kegerator in the house, so I've got to climb the stairs for a beer. If I had a patio I'd defiantly have it set up there.

 

[Weizguy]

I started kegging on the weekend and like you didn't like the idea of going outside each time I want a beer. So I bought some bigger glasses. Problem solved - fewer trips, doesn't matter if I spill it on the floor.

I have a glass beer jug for that purpose. 4 middies (4 x 285ml= 1140 ml marked on the side of the jug). As 2 middies is 1 pint, the jug also holds 2 pints, but not at the same time as the 4 middies.

I suggest a font on a purpose-built lectern close to the remote contol user's chair in the TV room, suitably plumbed. Lockable tap, to avoid damage from home invaders or children.

 

[Kodos]

My keg fridge is i the brewery (shed) about 10-15m from the back door.

I find this to be a good thing, as it acts as that buffer between me having a couple of drinks, and me having WAAAAAAY too many drinks. If I've got enough of a buzz that I couldn't be bothered walking down to the shed, then I've had enough.

Having kegs can help you regulate consumption (only get the small glass if you just want a quick drink, instead of cracking a longneck) but you need to mitigate the convenience of pouring a pint ever time you want one...

 

[gsouth82]

Where ever it goes, make sure your happy with it and then DONT move it!
Mine was in the study, just off the lounge room, until a fateful day earlier this month...it got moved out the back for a party. SWMBO promptly filled the space in the study and informed me that 'your stupid fridge' wont be coming back in.
I don't mind it begin out the back under the pergola but much preferred it inside!
Like many have said, having it outside or in the garage means you have a 'get away' but in doing so you'll sacrifice convenience.

I personally think you should do something like this if your building:

 

[Droopy Brew]

**** yeah- get one built into the kitchen.
Thats what i would be doing.