buckheadhobo

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Hey guys. I like to take my homebrew to parties and share it with lots of people. (possibly the best thing to do with homebrew)
I'm currently using bottles, but I'm seriously thinking about switching to kegs.

Now, if I switch to kegs, will I be able to take my beer with me? That is, how much equipment will I need to dispense it?
I'm thinking of just submerging the corny in ice in a bucket/barrel, like they do at keg parties.
Will I need a CO2 tank/any other equipment to dispense when not at home?

Bobby_M

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Yes, you'll need some source of CO2 and it can bee a full sized tank, a paint ball tank with adapter or even a "charger" which uses 12 gram disposable cartridges.

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SumnerH

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The charger solution is highly portable.

Alternatively you can keg, and then just fill a 6-pack or 2 from the keg to take with you to the party.

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Yooper

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I'm going to a party in a few minutes. I'm taking one 3 gallon keg with a portable co2 charger and a picnic tap in an "Ice Cube" wheeled cooler, and I'm also taking two growlers of a different beer. Quick, portable, and easy.

I'll try to take some pictures tonight but I may forget, depending on how fast the beer goes.

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beerthirty

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10:30 in the morning and she's going to a party. My type of woman.

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EdWort

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I love my 3 gallon kegs with the KEGLove. It's the ultimate in portablity.

Trubadour

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That's awesome. Know of a cheap source for them?

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MarshyTheKid

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I wish I had a 3 gallon keg for things like that. They're so much more expensive though.

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mklawz

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This photo belongs to forum member Jonnio, Im sure he wont mind me sharing it. I built this same thing, very easy. I took it into my homebrew shop today and shared my saison.

Chello

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They also make Keg Gloves for 5 gallon kegs. I have one and use it every time i take a keg somewhere. They work really well, and if the gathering is of any reputable size, it will keep the keg cold far longer than the beer will last.

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