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Below is the ad for the kegerator/fermenter with all the supplies included, also a google doc with pictures of it and link to craigslist ad.
Photos of kegerator & it being built:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DHx4Q22pusqB3j1F8
I've never brewed beer before, always wine/cider, but I love beer and sick of wine so for the past few weeks I've been researching how to brew beer.
I found a guy on craigslist who is selling what looks like an almost complete setup, and for $700 it seems like a great investment that would pay itself off in under a year, as I normally spend a decent amount of money on store bought beer. It would also save me the hassle of having to buy everything separately, I'd rather just buy it all in one...
Basically I want to know if this is everything I need to accomplish what I want to do, and if not, what it's missing and what else I would need.
The first recipe I want to try is the Cream of Three Crops (Cream Ale) by BierMuncher. I will be brewing ~5-10 gallon batches, keg it and force carbonate. All the equipment needed for that looks to be included minus the 5g carboys, and pot for boiling the wort.
Questions:
Will this control the temperature needed for fermentation? I live in a cold climate, the temp in my house fluctuates a lot, will this do the job at keeping it at a stable temp?
Will the kegs keep the beer carbonated for a couple weeks? I heard kegs sometimes lose carbonation quickly ? If not, how often would I be re-carbonating?
Are these kegerators supposed to be mainly for keeping kegs cool and using it to tap the kegs? I'll likely be continuously fermenting/drinking up the last batch, so I'm not sure if I would be using it to tap at all. Or can one side be used for heating/fermenting, and the other for cooling/tapping? If not, is it a waste of money/space if I'll only be using it as a fermentation device / is there a better/cheaper alternative?
Is there anything missing, any other major supplies needed to get the job done from boiling to carbonation?
Craigslist ad:
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/app/6978301315.html
"I built this kegerator in 2015 from the ground up. I'm in the appliance service trade so I have the knowledge to make this...better than a store bought! I have all the pics of the build process that i can share upon request. My whole goal in building this was to be able to serve beer on tap as well as have a temperature controlled fermentation chamber. Mission accomplished! And it makes a great work table on brew days. I never finished the exterior because i liked the look of the paneling i put on. You could easily paint it to your liking.
There are 2 chambers. Both controlled with STC-1000 temperature controllers. The front, serving, chamber can chilled to around 3c. The rear chamber can range from 1 degree above the front chamber to as warm as you need. I wouldn't run higher than 25c for whatever reason. There is a small heater in the rear chamber to make sure it can achieve whatever temperature you choose.
It can accommodate both a glass carboy or a SS Brewbucket.
I currently only run soda water and previously the rear chamber had kombucha on tap. I've retired from brewing beer for some time now. However, when brewing, I was able to produce my best ever lager to date. I produced the starter and fermented in a very accurately temperature controlled chamber.
Being unique like it is, I understand there will be lots of questions. I can arrange for viewings on the weekend. Will consider reasonable offers.
Equipment included: (ALL FROM OBK)
CO2 Tank Options:5 Lb CO2 Tank
Regulatorrimary 2P Regulator (Poly) [T742-2
2 x Perlick S.S FC Beer Faucet (650SS)
(2):Black Plastic Standard Tap Handles
5 Gallon New Cornelius Ball Lock Keg (AMCYL)
5 Gallon New Cornelius Ball Lock Keg (AMCYL)
Faucet Wrench
2 of cmbecker-ball-lock-bev-mfl: CM Becker Ball Lock Liquid Disconnect - 1/4" MFL
2 of cmbecker-ball-lock-gas-mfl: CM Becker Ball Lock Gas Disconnect - 1/4" MFL
2 of gas-tubing-assembly: Gas Tubing Assembly
1 of linecleanerkit: Line Cleaner Kit
2 of ss-4-1-8-shank: Stainless Steel Beer Shank - 4 1/8"
2 of ss-swivel-nut-5-16: Stainless Steel Swivel Nut - 1/4" FFL X 5/16" OD Barb
2 of washer-flare-swivel-nut: Nylon Flare Fitting Washer - 1/4"
1 of taprite-t742-2: Taprite Primary Dual Product Co2 Regulator (Poly Bonnet, 60 PSI & 2000 PSI) [T742-2]
1 of DELUXE-WRENCH: Deluxe Beer Faucet, Nut & Beer Tower Wrench (Dual Ended)
Stainless Steel Wall Mount Drip Tray - 6" X 4" X 1"
STC-1000 x 2
https://www.amazon.ca/Inkbird-All-P...sr_1_1?keywords=stc1000&qid=1568429984&sr=8-1
Thanks for taking the time to read
Photos of kegerator & it being built:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DHx4Q22pusqB3j1F8
I've never brewed beer before, always wine/cider, but I love beer and sick of wine so for the past few weeks I've been researching how to brew beer.
I found a guy on craigslist who is selling what looks like an almost complete setup, and for $700 it seems like a great investment that would pay itself off in under a year, as I normally spend a decent amount of money on store bought beer. It would also save me the hassle of having to buy everything separately, I'd rather just buy it all in one...
Basically I want to know if this is everything I need to accomplish what I want to do, and if not, what it's missing and what else I would need.
The first recipe I want to try is the Cream of Three Crops (Cream Ale) by BierMuncher. I will be brewing ~5-10 gallon batches, keg it and force carbonate. All the equipment needed for that looks to be included minus the 5g carboys, and pot for boiling the wort.
Questions:
Will this control the temperature needed for fermentation? I live in a cold climate, the temp in my house fluctuates a lot, will this do the job at keeping it at a stable temp?
Will the kegs keep the beer carbonated for a couple weeks? I heard kegs sometimes lose carbonation quickly ? If not, how often would I be re-carbonating?
Are these kegerators supposed to be mainly for keeping kegs cool and using it to tap the kegs? I'll likely be continuously fermenting/drinking up the last batch, so I'm not sure if I would be using it to tap at all. Or can one side be used for heating/fermenting, and the other for cooling/tapping? If not, is it a waste of money/space if I'll only be using it as a fermentation device / is there a better/cheaper alternative?
Is there anything missing, any other major supplies needed to get the job done from boiling to carbonation?
Craigslist ad:
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/app/6978301315.html
"I built this kegerator in 2015 from the ground up. I'm in the appliance service trade so I have the knowledge to make this...better than a store bought! I have all the pics of the build process that i can share upon request. My whole goal in building this was to be able to serve beer on tap as well as have a temperature controlled fermentation chamber. Mission accomplished! And it makes a great work table on brew days. I never finished the exterior because i liked the look of the paneling i put on. You could easily paint it to your liking.
There are 2 chambers. Both controlled with STC-1000 temperature controllers. The front, serving, chamber can chilled to around 3c. The rear chamber can range from 1 degree above the front chamber to as warm as you need. I wouldn't run higher than 25c for whatever reason. There is a small heater in the rear chamber to make sure it can achieve whatever temperature you choose.
It can accommodate both a glass carboy or a SS Brewbucket.
I currently only run soda water and previously the rear chamber had kombucha on tap. I've retired from brewing beer for some time now. However, when brewing, I was able to produce my best ever lager to date. I produced the starter and fermented in a very accurately temperature controlled chamber.
Being unique like it is, I understand there will be lots of questions. I can arrange for viewings on the weekend. Will consider reasonable offers.
Equipment included: (ALL FROM OBK)
CO2 Tank Options:5 Lb CO2 Tank
Regulatorrimary 2P Regulator (Poly) [T742-2
2 x Perlick S.S FC Beer Faucet (650SS)
(2):Black Plastic Standard Tap Handles
5 Gallon New Cornelius Ball Lock Keg (AMCYL)
5 Gallon New Cornelius Ball Lock Keg (AMCYL)
Faucet Wrench
2 of cmbecker-ball-lock-bev-mfl: CM Becker Ball Lock Liquid Disconnect - 1/4" MFL
2 of cmbecker-ball-lock-gas-mfl: CM Becker Ball Lock Gas Disconnect - 1/4" MFL
2 of gas-tubing-assembly: Gas Tubing Assembly
1 of linecleanerkit: Line Cleaner Kit
2 of ss-4-1-8-shank: Stainless Steel Beer Shank - 4 1/8"
2 of ss-swivel-nut-5-16: Stainless Steel Swivel Nut - 1/4" FFL X 5/16" OD Barb
2 of washer-flare-swivel-nut: Nylon Flare Fitting Washer - 1/4"
1 of taprite-t742-2: Taprite Primary Dual Product Co2 Regulator (Poly Bonnet, 60 PSI & 2000 PSI) [T742-2]
1 of DELUXE-WRENCH: Deluxe Beer Faucet, Nut & Beer Tower Wrench (Dual Ended)
Stainless Steel Wall Mount Drip Tray - 6" X 4" X 1"
STC-1000 x 2
https://www.amazon.ca/Inkbird-All-P...sr_1_1?keywords=stc1000&qid=1568429984&sr=8-1
Thanks for taking the time to read