Craig's List advice for Freezer request

Gammon N Beer · 02-09-2010, 01:55 PM

I want to post a request to my local Craig's list seeking a freezer for my brewery.

I have just gotten into kegging and want to use a freezer first as a fermenting chamber using a Ranco. In addition I may use it as a serving or keg storage unit. At this point I am not interested in setting it up as a dedicated tapper system and would simply use picnic taps.

My question: What is a good size and or model to do what I am asking it to do?

Your input will assist me in not wasting my time or the time of others as well.

Thanks

**BSBrewer** · 02-09-2010, 02:27 PM

Check out this thread - http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/sizing-your-chest-freezer-corny-kegs-75449/

Lots of good info on how many cornys etc will fit in various size/brand chest freezers - also if your read through a lot of times people will mention how many carboys etc can fit in as well.

**wilserbrewer** · 02-09-2010, 05:09 PM

Look for a cheap or free apartment style refrigerator. The are easy to move and dont require a temp controller. No tower, taps through the door, or just use picnic taps.

**passedpawn** · 02-09-2010, 05:21 PM

If you have space (and permission?) to have more than 1 freezer, then I'd say 2 is far more useful. Get a 10cuft now and later another 10 or 7. One for ale temps and one for long-term lagering.

If you see yourself only ever having 1 (my sitch), get a biggie. I have a 14.8 cu. ft. and love it. I have 5 carboys (plus bottles, etc) in there right now with space to spare.