Home bar - tap options
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smith335I said:
There are the taps that run off the smaller kegs you can get at the super market.
I've also been looking at THE SUB (not sure if im allowed to link so ill just let you google it). Is much cheaper and has smaller 'kegs'.
The beer is still bloody expensive though, isn't it? £7.50 to £9 per 'torp' (which is less than 4 pints). I've also been looking at THE SUB (not sure if im allowed to link so ill just let you google it). Is much cheaper and has smaller 'kegs'.
I have the PD. There's regular offers to buy the machine, I bought mine for £99 (Beer Hawk) but I was very lucky. Although i do see them for sale for £150 often.
The barrels are steep at £30 but with that you get £5 credit for each returned empty (free collection).There's also 20% off when you buy 4 or more so the price creeps down. Short dated kegs are typically £20....Plus there's almost always an offer on.
It will never be cheaper than buying cans or bottles but it really is a decent bit of kit if you like a druaght beer at home...And the constant 3 degrees is lovely
The barrels are steep at £30 but with that you get £5 credit for each returned empty (free collection).There's also 20% off when you buy 4 or more so the price creeps down. Short dated kegs are typically £20....Plus there's almost always an offer on.
It will never be cheaper than buying cans or bottles but it really is a decent bit of kit if you like a druaght beer at home...And the constant 3 degrees is lovely
Corny kegs and a sodastream bottle have been used for years, keeps it fizzy and pushes it out the tap. Remember you'll have to clean the lines, though...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sodastream-A-Cornelius-...
But you can put two of them in an under-counter size fridge, and mount the taps on the top or on your bar - two draught beers available nice and chilled, whenever you like! Stacks of stuff for Kegorators out there.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sodastream-A-Cornelius-...
But you can put two of them in an under-counter size fridge, and mount the taps on the top or on your bar - two draught beers available nice and chilled, whenever you like! Stacks of stuff for Kegorators out there.
smith335I said:
There are the taps that run off the smaller kegs you can get at the super market.
I've also been looking at THE SUB (not sure if im allowed to link so ill just let you google it). Is much cheaper and has smaller 'kegs'.
Just had a look at that as I too am tempted but not only does it come in at £2 - £2.50 a pint, if it only hold 3.5 pints then if I am entertaining (or even just having more than a quiet night alone) then the nicely cooled beer will soon be gone to be replaced by a luke warm keg?I've also been looking at THE SUB (not sure if im allowed to link so ill just let you google it). Is much cheaper and has smaller 'kegs'.
Shnozz said:
smith335I said:
There are the taps that run off the smaller kegs you can get at the super market.
I've also been looking at THE SUB (not sure if im allowed to link so ill just let you google it). Is much cheaper and has smaller 'kegs'.
Just had a look at that as I too am tempted but not only does it come in at £2 - £2.50 a pint, if it only hold 3.5 pints then if I am entertaining (or even just having more than a quiet night alone) then the nicely cooled beer will soon be gone to be replaced by a luke warm keg?I've also been looking at THE SUB (not sure if im allowed to link so ill just let you google it). Is much cheaper and has smaller 'kegs'.
Mr Roper said:
I have the PD. There's regular offers to buy the machine, I bought mine for £99 (Beer Hawk) but I was very lucky. Although i do see them for sale for £150 often.
The barrels are steep at £30 but with that you get £5 credit for each returned empty (free collection).There's also 20% off when you buy 4 or more so the price creeps down. Short dated kegs are typically £20....Plus there's almost always an offer on.
It will never be cheaper than buying cans or bottles but it really is a decent bit of kit if you like a druaght beer at home...And the constant 3 degrees is lovely
Is there a reason why PD tastes better than cans? I presumed it’s pre gassed beer in a big can so in theory won’t taste any different to a regular can of beer? I hope I’m wrong as I like the idea of having one!The barrels are steep at £30 but with that you get £5 credit for each returned empty (free collection).There's also 20% off when you buy 4 or more so the price creeps down. Short dated kegs are typically £20....Plus there's almost always an offer on.
It will never be cheaper than buying cans or bottles but it really is a decent bit of kit if you like a druaght beer at home...And the constant 3 degrees is lovely
Not the cheapest, but the best solution if you have room.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete-Home-bar-Setup...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete-Home-bar-Setup...
Edited by Turn7 on Tuesday 19th June 20:53
Jag_NE said:
motco said:
This is the way forward
to achieve this
or this
Art of Brewing bitter kit at c.£12.00 for 40 pints. Serious beer drinkers in my family and friends drink it regularly.
I’ll take your word for it that it tastes ok but how do you chill and store it? to achieve this
or this
Art of Brewing bitter kit at c.£12.00 for 40 pints. Serious beer drinkers in my family and friends drink it regularly.
I do all grain brewing and built a kegerator for my larder. I only have two taps just now but I have room for another two kegs and taps. Some on Youtube are amazing and use chest freezers (Keezers) with wood cladding. Not sure what you would fill it with unless you did some sort of homebrew but think you can buy a pub keg and some adaptors. If you want to fit it under a bar you can get a small fridge with a tower tap that can fit two corny kegs or a beer keg.
It does become addictive I have a fermenting fridge in my garage and have bought lots of kit but a pint of say something like a Punk IPA clone is less than 50p to make.
It does become addictive I have a fermenting fridge in my garage and have bought lots of kit but a pint of say something like a Punk IPA clone is less than 50p to make.
Edited by Jer_1974 on Tuesday 19th June 21:35
motco said:
Jag_NE said:
motco said:
This is the way forward
to achieve this
or this
Art of Brewing bitter kit at c.£12.00 for 40 pints. Serious beer drinkers in my family and friends drink it regularly.
I’ll take your word for it that it tastes ok but how do you chill and store it? to achieve this
or this
Art of Brewing bitter kit at c.£12.00 for 40 pints. Serious beer drinkers in my family and friends drink it regularly.
Jer_1974 said:
I do all grain brewing and built a kegerator for my larder. I only have two taps just now but I have room for another two kegs and taps. Some on Youtube are amazing and use chest freezers (Keezers) with wood cladding. Not sure what you would fill it with unless you did some sort of homebrew but think you can buy a pub keg and some adaptors. If you want to fit it under a bar you can get a small fridge with a tower tap that can fit two corny kegs or a beer keg.
It does become addictive I have a fermenting fridge in my garage and have bought lots of kit but a pint of say something like a Punk IPA clone is less than 50p to make.
What a brilliant idea! It does become addictive I have a fermenting fridge in my garage and have bought lots of kit but a pint of say something like a Punk IPA clone is less than 50p to make.
Edited by Jer_1974 on Tuesday 19th June 21:35
Jag_NE said:
It isn’t real ale in that case if kegs and co2 are involved?
Call it what you like, I make no claims to ajuthenticity, but the CO2 is simply a blanket to keep it from oxidising, and the beer is propelled by its own natural condition. It is 'live' with yeast residue, and unpasteurised. The 'keg' is HDPE rather than wood but it's easier to clean. What's 'unreal' about any of that?Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff