Kegging and storing

[mashpaddled]

I'm kinda in the same boat. I want to brew faster than I drink and I don't have enough people around who want to drink pint after pint of the 5% beers I put on tap. I wouldn't want to brew several kegs of hoppy beers and leave them to languish, especially at warmer temperatures. You probably want to enjoy your hard work more than drinking your beers past their prime. Better to brew those beers as close to kicking a keg as possible. I would be less concerned about a bigger beer or a less hop-forward beer hanging around at room temperature if you want to keep a keg on hand in case you have a gap in your pipeline. Learning how to manage your pipeline is part of the "fun" of a keg system.

 

[redrocker652002]

That definitely sounds like a good starting point... Maybe a hand made base unit with something conceptually like @WortMonger did here; Chillzer ...?

That is kinda what I was thinking. Then I don't have to worry about the fridge needing to be vented. I was thinking something like a small AC unit in the box and then insulate it all and add a small door to slip the kegs in and out of. Still in the process, I almost have my wife bought in. LOL

 

[Closet Fermenter]

OK, now that's funny. I thought the same thing. Even mentioned to her, hell your grandmother used to wash dishes by hand, why can't you? LOL. That little comment cost me a weekend at some stupid spa place in Napa. The only positive to it, was I sat by the pool, read a book and drank beer most of the weekend So win/win I guess. LOL.

My wife and I greeted a couple at church one morning, and I asked how things were going. The husband said the weekend had been tough as his dishwasher needed replacing. I glanced at my wife, (who’s a very good sport), and said “Well, I have had the same one for 36 years, and she’s still doing a great job!” The other gal’s mouth dropped open, then she asked my wife, “Are you going to hit him, or can I do it for you?”

 

[cmac62]

You guys are making me laugh and that's a good thing. As for the non drinkers you can go to Apex Flavors and make as many flavored non alcoholic drinks as you would want. flavored seltzers are really easy also, some good water, the flavor you want and sugar or no. Super easy and tasty. I have used the Black Spruce and the Valencia Orange for water and sodas. Good luck.

Edit: Also it can be fun to do some of these things from scratch. I sometimes make a ginger beer that has a bite like nothing you can buy at the store.