Show us your Kegerator

[TBLbrewer]

Two years in the making, but here it is. This is a 5.5 cubic foot chest freezer. I built the surround out of 2x4s and 1/4" plywood. The top is 3/4" plywood.

 

[elproducto]

Gorgeous man. Do you have woodworking experience?

 

[TBLbrewer]

Nope. I've gotten really good with woodfiller and sandpaper though.

 

[elproducto]

Really nice.

I want to do a similar keezer build, that I would like to double as a bar surface.

 

[Photopilot]

Gorgeous man. Do you have woodworking experience?

Sounds like he's been woodworking for at least 2 years now.

Really nice looking work. It's amazing how nice a 2x4 can look when stained. The legs on my glass racks are from 2x10 stock and they came out pretty nice also.

 

[jeciv]

I drilled mine through the bottom near the side, then I ran the tubing out from underneath.

That looks great! Thank you for the picture. Can you give me more details on what you did? That's exactly what I think I'm going to do. Also, where did you get the external temp display?

 

[jeciv]

That looks great! Thank you for the picture. Can you give me more details on what you did? That's exactly what I think I'm going to do. Also, where did you get the external temp display?

Cool, thx.

 

[cfrazier77]

That is a really great looking keezer. I really like the dark wood stain.

 

[-TH-]

That looks great! Thank you for the picture. Can you give me more details on what you did? That's exactly what I think I'm going to do. Also, where did you get the external temp display?

Here's more info on my keezer: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/upright-keezer-rigid-mounted-picnic-taps-237711/

The temp controller is a Love TS-13010. I bought it at www.coleparmer.com

 

[Hoppopotomus]

I'm finishing my rustic knotty pine and cedar log keezer tomorrow and will finally be able to add some pics to the infamous "show us your kegerator" thread. It' a 3 tap, 4 keg coffin keezer that has taken me a couple of months to build. I'll be posting pictures this weekend with the final product. I have my first 3 kegged batches inside carbing and they should be ready this weekend! :rockin: I just wanted to thank everyone that has shared their knowledge and expertise on keezer building with me, and to everyone that has posted their builds on this thread. I have a thread that chronicles my build from start to finish, but I warn you, it has gotten pretty long a drawn out. Anyways....great job to everyone that has posted on this thread. Can't wait to be a part of it! Pics this weekend.

 

[theanswriz42]

Not as awesome as some of your kegerators but hey, it works for me:

 

[DunklesWeissbier]

Getting great ideas for painting my kegerator from this thread. Mine is starting to show some rust speckles and may get painted soon.
Here it is:

This is a tower i bought about ten years ago that I intend to build a bar/kegerator around. Just haven't had the space for it yet. I dug it out of storage after seeing this thread. May have to put this into service.

 

[two_hearted]

Not as awesome as some of your kegerators but hey, it works for me:

WHERE did you get that 'biner tapper? Awesome!

 

[Xtant]

WHERE did you get that 'biner tapper? Awesome!

That's pretty nice. I've been trying to figure out a good way to turn a cam-a-lot into a tap handle. Perhaps just a nut tool. Something climbing related.

 

[DanPoch]

Simple but effective. I'd like a taller collar, but since I had some scrap laying around getting this was free!

 

[theanswriz42]

WHERE did you get that 'biner tapper? Awesome!

One of the guys at my gym made all 3 for me. If you're interested, I can probably get you his email address.

 

[Acoma]

Two years in the making, but here it is. This is a 5.5 cubic foot chest freezer. I built the surround out of 2x4s and 1/4" plywood. The top is 3/4" plywood.

TBL, any chance of you putting up a thread with some pics and details?

 

[Jeebas]

tbl, any chance of you putting up a thread with some pics and details?

x2

 

[LesserChance]

Glad to finally be part of this thread, I think I've looked through all 200-something pages for inspiration. Thanks everyone!

My keezer:

Some details about the build here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/new-keezer-build-233737/

 

[frod1963]

My brother in law is in town visiting and brought me this CNC machined bundle of joy. Wahoo. Nothing like a prototype for future reference.

 

[Hoppopotomus]

Wow...... I can't believe that I can finally put myself in the good graces of those that have posted their beer dispensing masterpieces!

Here are a few pics of my work. Hope you like. I have a very extensive thread for this build if you care to folllow it. Cheers!

Sorry...the first pic is a mistake. It wasn't supposed to be part of this thread, but oh well.....

 

[DigitalBrewer]

Just picked up the kegerator I had mentioned in the Introduction forum a few days back. The unit was MINT aside from a large gash on the side from what I suspect was a transport issue...nothing to affect the functioning of the unit itself though, and it won't even be visible where I plan on placing it so no concern there. However, in moving it from my car I managed to dent the door...dammit! Oh well, it is what it is. It won't house any of my brews until another month or so, and I still need to get the kegging equipment. I'm going to integrate it into my kitchen by removing a section of cabinet I don't use...excited for the end product I just wiped it down and staged it for the pic, nothing is actually installed yet.



PS- Wow, those 2 units above my post are amazing!

 

[jay3712]

This is my keezer, currently with six faucets. I have the spaces to go to eight because I could fit eight corny kegs (I think). The top is tiled, and I poured the clear resin to make it glossy and smooth. The rest of the construction is all cheap wood painted black to best hide my numerous woodworking mistakes. The base is on wheels so I can slide it out from the wall to change kegs. 120mm PC case fan blowing into coffin keeps foam to a tolerable level on the first pour.

Currently on tap from left to right: Double Bastard Clone, 1/2 bbl Yuengling (cheap stuff for mostly for the heavy drinking visitors who don't really care what they drink), Gaelic Ale Clone, 1/6 bbl Magic Hat #9, 1/2 bbl Ranger IPA, empty.

 

[TWS22]

proud to finally be posting on this thread. one or two minor things to complete on this beast - drip tray, painting the lid handle, etc. but it's functional and looking like i had it in mind. so here we have it.

went with the inner/outer collar approach. insulation board keeps us from losing too much efficiency. simple 2x4 for the inner collar. oak for the outer.



black chalkboard paint on all sides.
perlicks with basic tap handles for now.



six more taps coming up!

edit: if you're curious about the build, you can see the process here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/keezer-build-under-way-235312/

 

[Bashiba]

Just putting the finishing touches on my keezer.

 

[Guntr]

This is my keezer, currently with six faucets. I have the spaces to go to eight because I could fit eight corny kegs (I think). The top is tiled, and I poured the clear resin to make it glossy and smooth. The rest of the construction is all cheap wood painted black to best hide my numerous woodworking mistakes. The base is on wheels so I can slide it out from the wall to change kegs. 120mm PC case fan blowing into coffin keeps foam to a tolerable level on the first pour.

Currently on tap from left to right: Double Bastard Clone, 1/2 bbl Yuengling (cheap stuff for mostly for the heavy drinking visitors who don't really care what they drink), Gaelic Ale Clone, 1/6 bbl Magic Hat #9, 1/2 bbl Ranger IPA, empty.

Jay, that hidden side compartment for the CO2 cylinder is one of the best ideas I've seen in a long time. I love how from the outside it completely looks like one unit.

If I ever build another I am definitely using this idea!

 

[Snafu]

How in da heck you lift 15.5 gal kegs in there?

 

[Jota21]

is the lid insulated?

I agree that the c02 compartment is brilliant

 

[maconmatt]

I posted these photos in the label design section, but I think this might be worthy of posting in here as well, since it shows the integration with my kegerator.

I've just finished building a custom kegerator and have been racking my brain trying to come up with a simple, clean solution to identifying whats on tap. I wanted to keep it simple, without crazy tap handles, etc.

I think i came up with a pretty good solution. I got some custom coaster printed from Katz Americas with my "brewery" logo on it. I left an area blank so I can write/stamp/etc. in the actual brew type or name. I then found a rubber shaker mat on ebay. After cutting out the little "nibs" in the bottom, the 4" coasters fit PERFECTLY in the mat and will now serve as my drip tray. I can replace the coasters as my brews change.

A simple, clean and inexpensive solution. Exactly what I was looking for!

 

[Jaysus]

the last two setups are awesome! I love the hidden co2 compartment, and the sweet coaster idea!