# of kegs vs kegerator capacity

[stanghead]

this is my Kegarator! it is currently setup for both stouts and ales (CO2/nitro and CO2)

its small, I can fit 4 - 5 gallon kegs in it and not much else - but i think it came out great.

the inside - I can configure 2 stouts and 2 Ales or 3 Ales and 1 stout. quick disconnects for easy access.

 

[Flomaster]

12 kegs, 4 taps, all kegs empty,

I need to brew some more beer.

-=Jason=-

 

[OldManHouston]

6 kegs, 4 taps. 1 empty keg right now that gets an ESB racked to it sometime in the next few days when I have time.

Keezer can fit 5 kegs total so I can have one pseudo cold crashing or would like to try lagering a batch soon.

 

[FlatcapBrew]

Its old but Ill play.... 2 taps and 8 kegs, all are filled!

 

[masonsjax]

3 taps, I think 12 kegs, all but one are empty and dirty. Only 2 beers fermenting. I need to do some cleaning and brewing.

 

[Bernie Brewer]

2 taps, 11-5 gallon kegs and 4-3 gallon ones

 

[ruffdeezy]

2 taps and 8 kegs
trying to build up a reserve but sometimes it doesnt last long

 

[KevinM]

Just started kegging recently, so 3 kegs, no taps. Will be getting 4 more kegs, a keezer and 3 or 4 taps once I can afford it (starting with a single picnic for now and perlicks after that).

 

[kmat123]

I have 4 taps and 18 five gallon ball lock kegs and one 3 gallon ball lock.

 

[stratslinger]

I've got 4 and 4 - though I'm only just getting started...

For those who age in the kegs - how exactly does that work? Do a few weeks in primary, then just treat the keg as secondary until whenever the heck you're ready to hook it up? Or primary for a few weeks, secondary for a few more, then rack to keg and age? Just curious about how long you can leave a beer - say a RIS, which I'd really like to brew at some point - in secondary without ill effects from whatever sediment settles out of it...

 

[Jester369]

Let's see...

7 taps, and I think 28 kegs. Lots of them are collecting dust at the moment, regretfully.

 

[KurtB]

3 taps, 6 kegs. Planning to add more of each soon...

 

[TrainSafe]

3 taps, 7 kegs (only 3 if my wife asks. . . )

 

[TrainSafe]

For those who age in the kegs - how exactly does that work? Do a few weeks in primary, then just treat the keg as secondary until whenever the heck you're ready to hook it up? Or primary for a few weeks, secondary for a few more, then rack to keg and age? Just curious about how long you can leave a beer - say a RIS, which I'd really like to brew at some point - in secondary without ill effects from whatever sediment settles out of it...

Short answer: Yes.

I've done it each way that you described. You can use the keg as a tertiary, secondary, or even primary if you want. In order to use it as a primary, you'd need a spare gas coupler, a short hose bent to an elbow and an airlock, or if you brew a full 5 gallons you'd want to use a longer hose and pail in place of the airlock.

Nice thing about kegs is they're cheaper than carboys, easier to clean, and durable. You just can't watch the pretty bubbles as easy.

 

[Bulls Beers]

Two taps and 9 kegs. I'm going to 3 or 4 taps soon.

 

[Nuggethead]

3 taps, 7 kegs. 3 are tapped and 4 are conditioning.

 

[EdWort]

3 taps, 32 kegs. I aim to fill them all before summer.

 

[hatrickwah]

6 taps, 11 kegs for now. I'm aiming for around 20 kegs ultimately. Want 6 on tap at all times and more in back up.