Quick Characteristics Brewery: Atlantic Brewing Co. Location: Bar Harbor, ME Style: Braggot ABV: 10.5% IBUs: ? Yeast: Nottingham, Champagne Malt: Pale, Black, Munich Hops: Pilgrim, Wye … [Read more...]
Making the decision to start brewing your own beer is an exciting one but can also seem quite daunting. With all the different pieces of equipment and ingredients out there, it’s hard to know what’s absolutely necessary, what’s recommended, and what’s completely optional. To help you get … [Read more...]
This regulator adjustment guide will help you with those final steps in assuring that your kegerator provides you with the highest quality tasting beer by walking you step by step through the regulator adjustment process. Step-by-Step Guide: Before you start, please make sure that your … [Read more...]
What is a Hydrometer? A hydrometer is a basic tool that is used to measure the ratio of a sample liquid’s density to the density of water. When it comes to brewing beer, a hydrometer is a necessary tool that will show you the degree to which the yeast is converting sugar into ethanol, ultimately, … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Founders Brewing Co. Location: Grand Rapids, MI Style: Fruit Beer ABV: 5.7% IBUs: 15 Appearance: Deep Red with Pinkish Foam Aroma: Raspberries; Fruity Sweetness; Hints … [Read more...]
So you have your homebrew equipment kit and you’re ready to make some delicious beer. Or so you think. Though equipment kits come with everything necessary to get you through your first few brews, after becoming more familiar with the process, you may want to consider grabbing a few extra components … [Read more...]
Here at Kegerator.com, we know everything there is to know about kegerators and draft beer dispensers. Because of this we tend to receive a lot of questions from people that are interested in buying or troubleshooting their kegerator. Here are the eighteen most frequently asked questions that we … [Read more...]
List of Parts: Faucet Handle Faucet Beer Tower Guard Rail Drip Tray Regulator CO2 Tube CO2 Cylinder CO2 Holder Keg Coupler Metal Keg Floor Support Caster Washer (x2) Casters (x4) Neoprene Washer Snap-On Clamps (x2) … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery: Maine Beer Company Location: Portland, ME Style: American-Style Stout ABV: 6.5% IBUs: 40 Hops: US Magnum, Centennial Malt: American 2-Row, Midnight Wheat, Roasted Barley, … [Read more...]
Once you have your equipment and you're ready to start brewing your own beer, you may be looking through the ingredient kits wondering, "What is this stuff?" With words like "extract", "hop pellets" and "yeast" being thrown around, you may be feeling a little hesitant towards drinking a beer made … [Read more...]
Cleaning your draft components is crucial. Failure to do so can lead to buildups of yeast, mold, and beer deposits in your lines and ultimately result in funky tasting beer. Although your first cleaning may seem tedious, it gets easier. As long as you know what to clean and what tools to use to … [Read more...]
Converting an old refrigerator into kegerator isn’t a new concept. But generally, when people undergo this DIY project, they choose an old and ugly fridge that has decommissioned for the dump. But, that’s not our style. And it may not be yours either. This is why we chose to convert a Smeg … [Read more...]