Beverage Jugs vs Drink Coolers?

[nickmv]

So I'm looking at getting some 10 gal Igloo coolers, 2 for portable kegerators, and the other for going AG.

Anyways, I noticed that Wal-Mart has them pretty damn cheap @ $47.86. Are these the same, insulation-wise, as the expensive Industrial models? They seem a good bit more expensive, so I'm curious.

 

[microbusbrewery]

links?

 

[ChessRockwell]

Without knowing which particular model you're referring to, I used a 5 gallon wal-mart beverage cooler to start doing smaller AG batches and it worked amazingly well. I think I lost maybe 1 degree through the whole 60min mash, if that. I think mine was a Coleman though...

 

[nickmv]

I'm referring to this one

 

[phenry]

I wasn't aware there was an industry standard for 10 gallon circular drink coolers. I would imagine just about everything is equal between Rubbermaid, Igloo, Gatorade, etc. coolers.

 

[ChessRockwell]

I'm referring to this one

I like how every review for it is someone saying "awesome for making beer in!"

 

[amandabab]

I like how every review for it is someone saying "awesome for making beer in!"

what else would you use a beverage cooler for?

 

[ChessRockwell]

what else would you use a beverage cooler for?

Got me

 

[Indytruks138]

Its only $44.87 at home depot and I can personally vouch it holds temp like a champ.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...gId=-1&keyword=10+gallon+cooler&storeId=10051

 

[itsbeeryo]

Its only $44.87 at home depot and I can personally vouch it holds temp like a champ.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...gId=-1&keyword=10+gallon+cooler&storeId=10051

I'll second the Home Depot coolers.

 

[microbusbrewery]

I'll second the Home Depot coolers.

Third

 

[sloose]

I have the lowes variety and it cost me $47... It's awesome. I have the 5 gall for a HLT as well, but so far fly sparging seems to be just a PITA vs batch.

 

[mjdonnelly68]

Third

Allow me to pile on- my Home Depot beverage cooler has served me well and it comes in SU's colors (Go Orangemen!).