Kegs of Beer?

[PaulDenise]

It has been so hot that when I saw a deeply discounted kegorator, I was forced to buy it.

So, my questions are: Where do folks get kegs of beer? Who has the best prices? Who actually stocks them? Are there any unique or interesting beers available locally?

[Gpsma]

If I answer your questions can I come over for a taste test?

[jsw14]

If I answer your questions can I come over for a taste test?

ME TOO, I want a Taste Test, as long as it's Cold :smiley: If U get more offers on the Taste Test>> I'll gladly Pay UR cover charge :coolsmiley:

[alwann]

Talk to Publix's Kindred Spirits managers. They stock a few keys but can order fr you.

[Topspinmo]

:22yikes:Kegs of beer should come with new belt:22yikes:

[jsw14]

:22yikes:Kegs of beer should come with new belt:22yikes:

I see this Keg of Beer thread is Not going anywhere anytime soon...I'm Thirsty Glup, Glup!!

[John_W]

In 2009 I bought a Sanyo Kegerator, one of their better home models for single pour, it ran me about $1,000. It was delivered by a trucking coming, came in a big box like a washing machine. It would not cool, found out that one of the coils in the back, which are on the outside of the unit, somehow was damaged and all the freon had leaked out. The seller described how to remove all the plumbing and pouring equipment so that just a shell of a unit was left and I put out in the garbage and they sent me a brand new unit.

I found with a regular half keg, this was in Baltimore and was about $50, you're suppose to get 88 12 ounce pours. There many problems, usually a foam head because when you finish pouring one beer, leftover beer if still in the line which is outside the refrigerated part in the tower. So you'll might need to add insulation to the chrome pouring tower, also make sure there is a good opening for cold air to reach up into the tower. If I remember corrently, beer should be 36 degrees, you'll want to have a water bottle inside the cooler on the floor with a thermometer in the bottle to get an accurate reading. When you get the keg, don't pour any the first day. You'll need it to settle down from the car ride and of course get recooled, most beer shops keep the kegs in the cooler.

I found I got a lot of this info and anytime I had a question, there are message boards. There is a big seller of kegerator called Micromatic and they have a good message board. Here's a link.

Forums - Dispense Forum | Discuss Keg Beer, Kegerators, Wine On Tap, and more! (http://www.micromatic.com/forum/us-en)

A cheap way to get into the kegerator market is to just use an old refrigerator that you were probably going to discard. Micromatic sells conversion kits, I haven't looked at anything in ten years, but it use to be about $150 to turn that old frig into a kegerator. Of course, it's not going to look great in your kitchen, but if you're putting it on the lanai or in the garage, it doesn't matter.

Have a good time with your machine. I ended letting my go with the house when I sold it. I found out it was more work than I really wanted and there's enough opportunities to get draft beer out and about. You can dress up your unit, I went on eBay and bought a bar model Coors Light pouring handle, cost about $25. You can get chrome drip trays and other accessories at Micromatic.

Kegerators | Beer Dispensers | Keg Beer Coolers (http://www.micromatic.com/kegerators/kegerators)

[Topspinmo]

I see this Keg of Beer thread is Not going anywhere anytime soon...I'm Thirsty Glup, Glup!!

Down to your last loop??? Or soon will be:mornincoffee:

[jsw14]

Down to your last loop??? Or soon will be:mornincoffee:

Never heard of a "Loop" before.....:shrug:

[BK001]

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A cheap way to get into the kegerator market is to just use an old refrigerator that you were probably going to discard. Micromatic sells conversion kits, I haven't looked at anything in ten years, but it use to be about $150 to turn that old frig into a kegerator. Of course, it's not going to look great in your kitchen, but if you're putting it on the lanai or in the garage, it doesn't matter. [/url]

Sorry John but better check with the wife because a makeshift old refrigerator on my lanai would never happen. No matter what you call it. :spoken: LOL

[golf2140]

I purchase my kegs at Kinder Spirits. Give them a call first to make sure they have your brand in stock.

[Miles42]

my kind of beer lover

[jsw14]

I've got the taper. Brand New in Box :)

http://i67.tinypic.com/vsi985.jpg

[karostay]

Hope your serving an IPA or craft beer none of that light beer C.R.A.P or anything associated with Budweiser or Yuengling

[jsw14]

Down to your last loop??? Or soon will be:mornincoffee:

Never heard of a "Loop" before.....:shrug:

DUH, I get it now. I musta had one tooooo many Beers yesterday!! That one through me for a "LOOP" :laugh::laugh:

[New Englander]

I'm just curious as to where you'd put a kegerator in your home?
I'm guessing the garage. :beer3:

[CWGUY]

I'm just curious as to where you'd put a kegerator in your home?
I'm guessing the garage. :beer3:

:beer3: Bathroom..... depends!:oops:

[bagboy]

I'm just curious as to where you'd put a kegerator in your home?
I'm guessing the garage. :beer3:

Maybe in the living room, right next to the leather recliner ...🍺

[jsw14]

Maybe in the living room, right next to the leather recliner ...🍺

Hmmm, U just gave me an Idea. I have a TV + a radio in my garage, all I need is a recliner.....:highfive:

[PaulDenise]

My question has resulted in a good deal of joy.

Maybe the admin of the site could start a 'beverages' topic area.

[Topspinmo]

Maybe in the living room, right next to the leather recliner ...🍺

How about recliner with built in keg cooler and tap! Or hose ran in with nipple on the end! :beer3:

[jsw14]

My question has resulted in a good deal of joy.

Maybe the admin of the site could start a 'beverages' topic area.

WHY Wait for Admin? WE here in The Villages Can Start R own "BEER TASTE'in CLUB" :beer3: I will Pay my Due's to Join....:pepper2:

[bagboy]

How about recliner with built in keg cooler and tap! Or hose ran in with nipple on the end! :beer3:

Believe it or not, we were shopping for furniture years ago in South Carolina and came across a store that had "different" designs and styles not offered in mainstream furniture stores. I saw a big loveseat type thing with a built in cooler and drink holders on both arms and in the middle. And... the material was camouflage. They may have had what you described in another room, but my wife said we're done so that was that.

[justjim]

Hmmm, U just gave me an Idea. I have a TV + a radio in my garage, all I need is a recliner.....:highfive:

Garage is a bit on the warm side. I like your idea and AC would make it real.

[John_W]

It has been so hot that when I saw a deeply discounted kegorator, I was forced to buy it.

So, my questions are: Where do folks get kegs of beer? Who has the best prices? Who actually stocks them? Are there any unique or interesting beers available locally?

You haven't given us an update. It's been 6 years since I had my kegerator, so I've forgotten a lot. I did mention in my earlier post about a problem most have with foam heads. The longer between pours, the more likely having foam. I mentioned the tower is the most important part and I listed a message board that you can get a lot of good advice. I remember solving my problem with the foam was solved by adding a tower cooling fan. They're really just a home made device that popped up for sale all over the internet. I got mine on eBay for about $40, if you run into that problem, here's a search I did and they many choices now of where you can get a tower fan. It really does work.

fan in kegerator cooling tower - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=fan+in+kegerator+cooling+tower&oq=fan+in+kegerator+cooling+tower&aqs=chrome..69i57.9537j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)

Something like this is what it will look like, kind of like homemade.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41KTM0%2BguVL.jpg

Just park the fan in the bottom and run the hose up into the tower, that will alleviate the foam heads.

http://www.micromatic.com/forum/us-en/filedata/fetch?id=85725&d=1259020739

[karostay]

:beer3: Bathroom..... depends!:oops:

Depends ? Wouldn't that be completely different subject. :1rotfl:

[jsw14]

Depends ? Wouldn't that be completely different subject. :1rotfl:

Sheeesh, Now I'm thinking I need too put a Ural in my garage!! This Beer drink'in is get'in expensive.......:a20:

[CWGUY]

Sheeesh, Now I'm thinking I need too put a Ural in my garage!! This Beer drink'in is get'in expensive.......:a20:

:thumbup: My garage has one! Came with my cart. Urinal on one side and a cooler on the other, behind the seat. :coolsmiley:

[jsw14]

Sheeeesh, never thought of that idea. I was used to go'in behind the 3 Big Oak tree's that I have in my yard. Thx for the spell'in Urinal right, I just use it to pee in......:laugh:

[spring_chicken]

I get my kegs at Kindred (they are cheaper than Publix liquors) and I keep mine on the lanai with no problem.

[PaulDenise]

I will give Kindred a try on Monday.

Also it looks like A-line Fire and Safety in Leesburg is the place to get small CO2 tanks filled.

Thanks for all the great comments on my question.

[spring_chicken]

I will give Kindred a try on Monday.

Also it looks like A-line Fire and Safety in Leesburg is the place to get small CO2 tanks filled.

Thanks for all the great comments on my question.

I always keep 2 CO2 tanks on hand. Nothing worse than a CO2 tank running out mid-pour.
Also, buy a line cleaning kit (cheap off of amazon) and make sure to clean your parts and line every time you change the keg.

[drmeyer4575]

The cheapest place I get them is at Kindred Spirits. Publix Liquor Stores will order them for you. They are comparable price by 10 15 $$

[Topspinmo]

DUH, I get it now. I musta had one tooooo many Beers yesterday!! That one through me for a "LOOP" :laugh::laugh:


After too many kegs you may have to get slip ons only for shoes and go barefoot (no socks) ??? :icon_wink: