More to it than I thought.

[SpahrBrewing]

Gotcha covered Altrez! I think I found you the perfect kegerator selection.
http://www.kegerator.com/brew-cave-walk-in-cooler-black-no-floor/BREWCAVENF.html

IT'S EVEN ON SALE!!!

 

[Altrez]

Gotcha covered Altrez! I think I found you the perfect kegerator selection.
http://www.kegerator.com/brew-cave-walk-in-cooler-black-no-floor/BREWCAVENF.html

IT'S EVEN ON SALE!!!

If I had the room for it I would buy that right now!!! That is so cool!

:rockin:

-Altrez

 

[Erik_Mog]

Your temp is too hot for fermentation. You need a swamp cooler or a ferment ion chamber. 68 degrees ambient can be 75 or more during the peak of fermentation. and that will give you flavors you don't want.

Believe me, he has temp controlled fermentation, with data logging every few seconds. Pretty sure the temps he gives would be his wort temp, not the ambient temp. He spent a S*** ton of cash and equipment before he ever brewed any beer. Temp control was one of his first buys.

 

[davidst]

Check out http://www.kegconnection.com/

I was able to buy a freezer and convert it to a 4 tap keg system for less than $1000 and that includes using Perlick taps.

My only suggestion is to ignore their recommended 5 foot serving lines and get at least 7.

 

[55x11]

Question:

Can anyone recommend a good keg system for 5 gallon brews? I would like to keep it under 100 grand!

Thanks!

-Altrez

I have never met anyone who asks for so much advice, and yet ignores it altogether and does everything exactly the opposite. So you went from Mr. Beer extract small batches brewed in Mr. Beer plastic "vessels", to brewing an extra hoppy Pliny style beer? And now you want advice on "good keg system" - money no object, except there are about 1,000 threads on how to make your own kegerrator on this forum already, and then another 1,000 threads on buying commercial ones.

 

[Altrez]

I have never met anyone who asks for so much advice, and yet ignores it altogether and does everything exactly the opposite. So you went from Mr. Beer extract small batches brewed in Mr. Beer plastic "vessels", to brewing an extra hoppy Pliny style beer? And now you want advice on "good keg system" - money no object, except there are about 1,000 threads on how to make your own kegerrator on this forum already, and then another 1,000 threads on buying commercial ones.

Yeah but I keep things interesting and think outside the box And also there is always 10000000000 ways to do something. It is the new and fresh ideas that keep everyone moving forward!



-Altez

 

[worlddivides]

Yeah but I keep things interesting and think outside the box And also there is always 10000000000 ways to do something. It is the new and fresh ideas that keep everyone moving forward!



-Altez

That... makes absolutely no sense.

Asking the exact same question that's been asked a thousand times before is "thinking outside the box"? That would actually be the very definition of thinking inside the box. Besides, if you think you're going to get "new and fresh ideas" from asking such a generic question... you're crazy. But we already knew that.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=5+gallon+keg+system

...And do you really think there are TEN BILLION ways to buy a 5 gallon keg system? Duuuuuuude. That's why this thread makes me laugh so much.

 

[BeerAddikt]

I would like to keep it under 100 grand!

So Altrez DOES have a limit to what he would spend! Who knew?

 

[SpahrBrewing]

Some of you take this thread too seriously. Lol, it's a 67 page thread about a beginner brewer, obviously it's mostly irony, mockery and sarcasm. Yes I think it has some solidity but for the most part, it's a light-hearted discussion filled with farce.

 

[JordanKnudson]

Some of you take this thread too seriously. Lol, it's a 67 page thread about a beginner brewer, obviously it's mostly irony, mockery and sarcasm. Yes I think it has some solidity but for the most part, it's a light-hearted discussion filled with farce.

Seriously. And for a forum that is supposed to be about sharing knowledge and helping each other with our hobby, folks sure do seem eager to jump down Altrez's throat for being an overly inquisitive beginner.

He has definitely earned some ribbing just because of his approach to the whole thing, but man, if it's such an imposition for these folks to just answer a question he posts, it must surely be an equal amount of effort to chastise him for it ["gawwwwd, there's already like a million threads about that, waaahhh"]...why not keep it constructive, or otherwise not reply at all?

Altrez, keep going man! I hope your kegging system ends up being as cool and ridiculous and over-the-top as you yourself have proven to be. With that said, I would point you to a basic "kegging system" from any of the major retailers to begin. You could also put it together piecemeal. Either way, I'd try to get a dual pressure [two output] regulator like this one. http://www.austinhomebrew.com/Double-Body-CO2-Regulator-516_p_4711.html It will be super easy to expand from there when you are ready.

 

[Altrez]

Seriously. And for a forum that is supposed to be about sharing knowledge and helping each other with our hobby, folks sure do seem eager to jump down Altrez's throat for being an overly inquisitive beginner.

He has definitely earned some ribbing just because of his approach to the whole thing, but man, if it's such an imposition for these folks to just answer a question he posts, it must surely be an equal amount of effort to chastise him for it ["gawwwwd, there's already like a million threads about that, waaahhh"]...why not keep it constructive, or otherwise not reply at all?

Altrez, keep going man! I hope your kegging system ends up being as cool and ridiculous and over-the-top as you yourself have proven to be. With that said, I would point you to a basic "kegging system" from any of the major retailers to begin. You could also put it together piecemeal. Either way, I'd try to get a dual pressure [two output] regulator like this one. http://www.austinhomebrew.com/Double-Body-CO2-Regulator-516_p_4711.html It will be super easy to expand from there when you are ready.

You Sir are AWESOME!



-Altrez

 

[JordanKnudson]

You Sir are AWESOME!



-Altrez

Awww, well, shucks...

 

[Stillraining]

Seriously. And for a forum that is supposed to be about sharing knowledge and helping each other with our hobby, folks sure do seem eager to jump down Altrez's throat for being an overly inquisitive beginner.

He has definitely earned some ribbing just because of his approach to the whole thing, but man, if it's such an imposition for these folks to just answer a question he posts, it must surely be an equal amount of effort to chastise him for it ["gawwwwd, there's already like a million threads about that, waaahhh"]...why not keep it constructive, or otherwise not reply at all? .

Oh I dont know... Here is a quote from Altrez's original post.

When I first looked into home brew I though I could do it with just a simple kit and tap water. My question is this: Am I over analyzing this? Can good home brew beer be made just throwing wort into a jar and letting it ferment?

There has been a lot of advice given to keep it simple or at least slow going at first that has just been plain ignored, even though he specifically asked for that kind of advice. You cant expect some subsequent continual and persistent bashing/ribbing not to come about due to that .
This is the big boys sand box after all, and other then down right nasty personal attacks, all else is fair play no matter how unpleasant it might come across to someone.

Has this been entertaining..yes indeed, but its wearing thin and some day it will need to just die and Altrez can move on to starting a different thread. Will it be any less chocked full of craziness? Only time will tell. But I believe it will, after all there really isint all that many ways to make beer. You just need to settle in and do it at that point.
I have a hunch Altrez and I could share a beer or 3 together with some good laughs, but I seriously doubt I'd be inviting him on a sail to Hawaii. I have a feeling my head would explode with too much exposure and I might end up one crew member shy arriving in Lahaina ... I Could be totally wrong but there it is.

I think the guy generally love's the attention hes gotten from all this and that is totally cool. Lets just hope there isn't 10000000000 ways of him, left in him on this thread anyway....

Carry on....

 

[Yooper]

I LOVE his good nature, and his ability to take some ribbing.

I will say that I genuinely like Altrez, and am so disappointed that sometimes people have to be so negative.

There are 100 thousand ways to do many things in brewing- and that's what makes us a forum. We are "homebrew talk", not "homebrew search" or "homebrew read about the right way" and I've enjoyed this journey.

I started with a Beer Machine 2000, and 20 years of winemaking experience and now I make some darn good beer. Luckily, I"ve never admitted to this group how much I've actually spent...........

 

[Stillraining]

Me too He has a good heart.

 

[PADave]

Where have you been Altrez? Brew anything lately?

 

[Altrez]

Where have you been Altrez? Brew anything lately?

I have been sick ugh. Flu I think. I even lost the will to drink beer

-Altrez

 

[Altrez]

I LOVE his good nature, and his ability to take some ribbing.

I will say that I genuinely like Altrez, and am so disappointed that sometimes people have to be so negative.

There are 100 thousand ways to do many things in brewing- and that's what makes us a forum. We are "homebrew talk", not "homebrew search" or "homebrew read about the right way" and I've enjoyed this journey.

I started with a Beer Machine 2000, and 20 years of winemaking experience and now I make some darn good beer. Luckily, I"ve never admitted to this group how much I've actually spent...........

Thank you Yooper



-Altrez

 

[JordanKnudson]

I have been sick ugh. Flu I think. I even lost the will to drink beer

-Altrez

Bummer, man... Hope you feel better soon.

 

[ericbw]

I read the first page and skipped to the end of the thread. Seems like it took a turn for the mean somewhere?

If you already had the gear to log temp data in your closet, then obviously you like the analytical aspect of life.

Making beer is simple, but making good beer is hard. Carry on.

 

[Onkel_Udo]

I read the first page and skipped to the end of the thread. Seems like it took a turn for the mean somewhere?

If you already had the gear to log temp data in your closet, then obviously you like the analytical aspect of life.

Making beer is simple, but making good beer is hard. Carry on.

Not really mean, but a few people got a bit over the top (not much) in telling him he is doing it all wrong.

Some jerk keeps accusing him of being a nutjob...which he is.

Go back and reread at your leisure as it is a bit of a wild ride.

 

[Altrez]

Not really mean, but a few people got a bit over the top (not much) in telling him he is doing it all wrong.

Some jerk keeps accusing him of being a nutjob...which he is.

Go back and reread at your leisure as it is a bit of a wild ride.

You made my day lol.



-Altrez

 

[ericbw]

I just looked at enough to see that it is insane! I have slowly added on pieces of equipment, and it's easier for me to understand that way.

Money aside, it's too much for me to think about all at once.

 

[Jwin]

I've come to terms that Altrez spreads his protractor further than the rest of us, but he'll eventually get full circle to realize good ingredients and a solid process make great beer and gadgets make the hobby more expensive.

More power to him. I'll keep fermenting in my $20 craigslist fridge.

Feel better Altrez.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

If I had the room for it I would buy that right now!!! That is so cool!

:rockin:

-Altrez

Pfffft, money is no problem, but space is!?! Come on, Altrez, build on to your house already!

Oops, just read you weren't feeling well, I hope this post made you smile.

 

[PADave]

I've come to terms that Altrez spreads his protractor further than the rest of us, but he'll eventually get full circle to realize good ingredients and a solid process make great beer and gadgets make the hobby more expensive.

More power to him. I'll keep fermenting in my $20 craigslist fridge.

Feel better Altrez.

Wow, pretty much sums up this whole thread.

Get better Altrez!

 

[Northbank]

As soon as Altrez started making beer the prior pages just kind of vanished for me ...

ONE OF US ONE OF US ONE OF US ...

 

[MaryB]

Making good beer is NOT hard, it is attention to detail and following the process exactly. And good ingredients! Start with a Mr Beer kit you get Mr Beer quality...

 

[Jwin]

As soon as Altrez started making beer the prior pages just kind of vanished for me ...

ONE OF US ONE OF US ONE OF US ...

We accept him! We accept him!
https://media3.giphy.com/media/YDcxk5LbOh3uU/giphy.gif

 

[ericbw]

Making good beer is NOT hard, it is attention to detail and following the process exactly. And good ingredients! Start with a Mr Beer kit you get Mr Beer quality...

But you can get good ingredients and still end up with Mr Beer quality.