Show us your Kegerator

bd2xu said:

Finally got around to painting and staining. Used a bronze color hammered finish paint. And finally named the brewery too!

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Interesting paint job, looks really nice! You do know there's already a Back Forty Beer Co., right? Their Truck Stop Honey is amazing.

wow there have been some great additions since the last time I visited this thread. good work everyone.

Figure I should add my keezer. It's a 3 keg keezer with a PVC tower and oak bar top.

bd2xu said:

Finally got around to painting and staining. Used a bronze color hammered finish paint. And finally named the brewery too!


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I see we both had the same idea for a drip tray. Anyway....here's my simple build from over the thanksgiving break. Started with an old rusty $60 craigslist find.

Oh and a good one of the front

Lost_Arkitekt said:

JCB, As an architect and a furniture designer/builder, I have to say that although it isn't my aesthetic (like modern and mid-century modern), I really appreciate the craftsmanship and attention to detail. Great dovetails on the keezer collar. Keep up the good work and letting people know that fine craftsmanship still exists in the U.S.A.! Cheers!

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Thanks, Lost A. I dig the clean lines and curves in mid century modern. Wanted more of a pub feel for this project though and I dig mixed materials. The design evolved as it was built. I thought about more that 3 taps, but I think for what I brew, and how frequently I brew, that's just about right for me. Going to do a Wells Banana Bread clone as the first batch to run through the taps. Total aside from the homebrew or keezer concepts in this thread but would love to see some pictures of your furniture!

This is "Lucy"
My 1950 vintage GE build.

What did you use as the "tray" that the shanks go through?

Looks good

Ki-ri-n said:

What did you use as the "tray" that the shanks go through?

Looks good

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Its a stainless pan from kitterage kitchen supply. A nice fit and not expensive.

Cheers!!!

Chillsner said:

This is "Lucy" My 1950 vintage GE build.

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Great before/after pictures. You've done an amazing job turning this into a cool vintage look!

Just found under settings picture quality mine was at 800 so testing out 1200.

Chillsner said:

Just found under settings picture quality mine was at 800 so testing out 1200.

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Looks bad ass either way!

Here's my new set-up:

NorthRiverS said:

Here's my new set-up:

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That looks like mine when I bought it. I replaced the tower with a three tap. I can fit two 5 gallon kegs and a three gallon keg on the compressor hump. I had to make a little two legged stand to balance the keg on the hump.

The CO2 fits in a little stand on the back.

nothing fancy, just a small keezer build with 2 towers, 2 cornys and a temp controller:

te-wa said:

nothing fancy, just a small keezer build with 2 towers, 2 cornys and a temp controller:

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Looks good to me man!

I added a stout tap to my keezer last night. I still have to get the beer gas and the lines hooked up. Of course now I need to brew something for that tap too...it's a never ending cycle

I did a bit of basement remodeling as well. This keezer build has turned into a full on basement remodel since I have to have a nice area to enjoy the fruits of my labors. I installed chair rail, painted and added a drop ceiling.

Been meaning to do a complete post with lots of DIY build pics, but I'll add it to this thread until then.

This was my 'proof of principle' to get the hang of building a keezer and kegging beer. I went small so I could learn some lessons before building a large one in the future.

I used an Igloo 5.2cf freezer with 'refrigerate' mode. It's been holding around 40 degrees, which is just fine for me until I get fancier with more dialed in temp control. Plus, at $160 and no external temp controller needed, I figured I would give it a shot.

I can fit two 5-gallons on the floor and a 3-gallon on the hump. I could have gone with a taller collar to fit another 5-gallon on the hump, but this is enough for now. I covered the entire thing with chalk spraypaint, so I can write all over it. My driptrap is mounted to a piece of baseboard molding that I glued to the keezer. I can easily remove the tray for cleaning. The basket provides a great spot for slightly chilled glasses.

Can't wait for my DIPA to be ready and flowing from the second faucet in about two weeks.

I still have to add a trip try, cap catcher, and chalkboard paint, but here she is!



and first pour. NB Smashing Pumpkin Ale, it was delicious and gone about 2 weeks later.

Very nice Sixmile! I love the stained wood! I'd like to hear how you worked that wood top into your build.

I actually went to my uncle for cutting the 4 pieces, as I originally just wanted a collar on top, and planned on laying the freezer lid on top of the collar. I live in an apartment and have limited access to tools, and figured he'd be much better to go to since he's works in cabinetry, than the guy from Home Depot who didn't understand the board measurements I gave him. Anyways, when I went to pick up the cut beams, a fully enclosed and insulated lid awaited me (he always goes above and beyond - he's awesome). The lid looks to me like it was all glued together as I can't make out any nail holes. So I'm guessing he used just a strong wood glue and some grips to hold it all together. The board insulation is screwed into the wood from the inside, and the whole lid is attached to the freezer using the original hinges. My only hiccup was that I attached the lid without removing the temp controller wire, so there is this very slight gradient towards the hinges, but nothing crazy. A thin gasket around the lip would probably take care of that.

All in it's been working great so far. It doesn't seem to cycle much and the beer has been tasty. Now to refill my co2....again

I like the solid wood top. He did a nice job!!

Yea he did. I sanded and stained when I got back. I did one coat of gel stain (which is a pain in the ass to get off the hands) and it did a great job of bringing out the grain. Two coats of polyurethane later and I was good to go.

1950 ge

Manius said:

1950 ge

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slick

Manius said:

1950 ge

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Looks good...love the oldies.

Here is mine! Have it right next to my couch, so decided to put the Perlick faucets through the door of a 4912 to keep them at the correct height for a couch-pour.

Just water on tap for right now though, until my IPA, and Orange-honey Wheat are done fermenting. Used a scrap piece of green-tinted acrylic and some clear picture hanging squares for the dry erase part, some JB weld and magnets to create the movable bottle caps.

I love lucy

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snowtires said:

I love lucy

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TY
Will post "lucy" all done with drip tray soon. Having a tuff time finding a part.

Cheers!!

Here is my Keezer....

Very nice.

adpostel said:

Here is my Keezer....

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Did you do the router work? It looks very nice.

I had pics of what I wanted, and as I was looking for the chest freezer, this one came up for sale on Craigslist, and on my side of town to boot. .. I bought it the same day, it was exactly what I was gonna build. There is one almost exactly like it here on the board that was my inspiration. ..

This was the inspiration for my keezer. I was VERY lucky to find one alread done.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/converting-frigidaire-7-2-cu-ft-chest-freezer-162225/

First post. Hope it doesn't crash (app) again. Kegerator completed last weekend. Chalkboard paint on the old garage fridge. First keg is tapped and carbonating.

almost done

Here's what I've been working on. Not 100% done to my satisfaction but operational for tomorrow's Christmas party at our house and not looking half bad if I do say so.

I have four taps running through the wall out the side of the kegerator with taps located behind the bar above the sink. My wife bought me a bunch of parts to upgrade things for my birthday. I'm pretty psyched about it. I have a perlick 575ss creamer, a perlick 525ss, and two standard faucets that I'm sure I'll eventually upgrade. Someday I'd love to have a stout faucet as one of the four taps.

Helly said:

Here's what I've been working on. Not 100% done to my satisfaction but operational for tomorrow's Christmas party at our house and not looking half bad if I do say so.

I have four taps running through the wall out the side of the kegerator with taps located behind the bar above the sink. My wife bought me a bunch of parts to upgrade things for my birthday. I'm pretty psyched about it. I have a perlick 575ss creamer, a perlick 525ss, and two standard faucets that I'm sure I'll eventually upgrade. Someday I'd love to have a stout faucet as one of the four taps.

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Is that mirror/shelf thing a headboard for a bed? I swear my parents had the exact same one on their waterbed when I was a kid