I’m looking to kick the bottles in favor of a keezer. (I’ve spent a month researching the pros/cons of kegerator vs. keezer and a DIY keezer makes the most sense for me.) Thinking a 4 or 5 tap system. But I need your help.
There was a recent coup in my household. As a result, SWMBO was installed as the Chair of the Household Select Committee on the Expansion of Brewery Operations. If the new Chair were a beer drinker, the ousted Chair (me of course) would have a much easier time with budget and logistics approval. However, the new chair is fond of robust red wines and tonic water (laced with Tanqueray). So I am trying to develop some compelling arguments that will make keezer approval fly through the committee. Here is my situation and some of my arguments in favor of the expansion into kegging.
SITUATION: All BIAB brewery operations including bottling are done in the kitchen.
EXPANSION ARGUMENTS:
There was a recent coup in my household. As a result, SWMBO was installed as the Chair of the Household Select Committee on the Expansion of Brewery Operations. If the new Chair were a beer drinker, the ousted Chair (me of course) would have a much easier time with budget and logistics approval. However, the new chair is fond of robust red wines and tonic water (laced with Tanqueray). So I am trying to develop some compelling arguments that will make keezer approval fly through the committee. Here is my situation and some of my arguments in favor of the expansion into kegging.
SITUATION: All BIAB brewery operations including bottling are done in the kitchen.
EXPANSION ARGUMENTS:
- No more bottles in the dishwasher, on the counter, or in the basement (excepting some Imperial Stout, Scottish Wee Heavy, Tripels and Quads).
- A few taps could be dedicated to ciders and maybe even pre-made Gin & Tonics? (Not sure about the last one!)
- I would have more free time to spend with the Chair, and more time to spend on home repairs.
- Budget: $600 all-in. I have a friend who works in the soda industry so I have access to some very good kegging equipment at very good prices. Plus he is an expert in the delivery of carbonated beverages.