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18,110 + 2 = 18,112gal

17,796.5 + 2 = 17,798.5

What about using one of these: http://www.compactappliance.com/TWR121SS-Edgestar-Slim-Fit-Free-Standing-Wine-Cooler-With-Stainless-Steel-Trim-Door/TWR121SS,default,pd.html?cgid=Wine_and_Beverage-Wine_Coolers-6_30_Bottle_Wine_Refrigerators The are designed to stay mid 40s to mid 60s.

On the liquid it says "Liquid Yeast - Bock", and to ferment at 50-65F

So would recommend finding a cheap fridge then fermenting and conditioning the brew in it?

Okay, Thanks a bunch, and I'll give the ice water a try.

I had read several posts that the MB keg could let O2 in and cause it to go bad. My fridge is small and closer to 40F. How hard is it going to be to keep the temperature constant with the water method? Is variation going to cause issues?

Before I was guided to this site from a friends on CamaroZ28.com, I bought a Mr. Beer kit and a couple of their recipes. I have been working my way through the Mr. Beer thread, but I have come up against a somewhat unique problem. For the Shocktoberfest recipe I bought they recommend a...