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I posted this in the DIY section but probably should have started here. This is exactly the type of thread I was looking for 3+ years ago. My rig:

I'd bet you could get away with construction adhesive (liquid nails) if applied correctly and you didn't care about ever removing it. If you want it to be serviceable I assume screwing/thru-bolting is your only choice.

I would have to double check but I want to say I ended up leaving the bar top at 8' total length. Depth is going to be right around 36" +/- if I recall correctly. From the bar top I worked back towards the wall by building a bar-back just big enough for the kettles and leaving enough of a...

Cool space! Looks awesome.

Be careful when you raise that beam. You may move some walls and crack some paint...

Thank you, sir.

The area behind the bar is hardwood floor. Carpet would be a terrible idea in that area, agreed. I haven't had any problems with my spillage going anywhere other than on the hardwood floor areas. If water starts getting to the carpet during a brew session I will know I've had far too much...

I've got one and it just so happens she controls the rest of the house. I'm relegated to basements and garages...

Thanks for the quick reply. If you find yourself driving to Michigan anytime this winter shoot me a message!

Any chance you could swag shipping of that barrel to zip 49505?

Why not use those components for your basement brewery and simply add electric elements? Sell the stands and burners once you've converted. Seems to me like you'd be further ahead by keeping most of this stuff...

I used this fridge: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MPLYEW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 The size of the box I built off the front is basically the size the door could accommodate. I didn't want to go too large and have problems with cooling. With what you see there I can fit 4 kegs in...

For what it's worth the Sono's gear is awesome but still quite pricey. Since you have such easy access to the back sides of your walls have you considered in-wall speakers? I installed a total of (8) Polk in-wall speakers during my basement remodel along with a single Polk powered sub. I am...

This one shows a bit better how it fits under the bartop.

I battled with this same issue. I ended up buying a glass door mini-fridge and built a box off the front. This allowed me 3+ kegs of space without needing to access it from the top. This is not the cheapest solution nor is it the most efficient (electric). But I couldn't make my setup work...

This was a gift to myself upon completion of the project. It marked the end of me spending money on the basement...almost. ha.

Thanks guys! I'm pleased with the way it turned out. I'm getting as much use out of it as I could have hoped. A sound investment. One other thing I wanted to share was the ventilation. I went pretty cheap on the vent setup only because I didn't have many options for a full-time vented hood...

Yet another bar build thread? I've been a lurker here for a long time with minimal posting activity. I recall wishing there were more bar build threads on HBT while I was on the hunt for ideas. There are loads and loads of threads on folks converting chest freezers into killer bar/keezers but...

For any of you guys that want a slightly more compact installation that doesn't require the sump check out a direct mount rig. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009T84WI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 For me it was more about space and venting than anything else. No vents required with a...

I would bet you're going to have a rather frustrating first brew day if you plan on just using an open door for ventilation. A good rolling boil on 6 gallons of liquid puts off a lot of steam. Here's how I am guessing it will go: Brew Day 1 1.) 20 minutes into the boil your windows...