Category: Gear
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Keezer Build, Part 2
After building the collar for my keezer and adding a few features in part 1, it was time to add the taps and run beer lines. I decided to go with DuoTight fittings and Evabarrier line due to their price, ease of setup, and positive reviews. I started with four taps, with plans to expand…
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Keezer Build, Part 1
I built a keezer last year when I ran out of room for kegs between the garage fridge and two smaller kegerators. I was previously still using picnic taps except for one proper tap on one of the kegerators, and was itching to up my game for a better beer pouring experience. Plus, I had…
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Portable Glass Rinser
Being able to rinse out glasses at a homebrew event is a big deal. Not only does it mean that your beer will be showcased in its purest form, but drinkers also appreciate getting their sample glasses cleaned out. It elevates the whole experience. So, naturally, as I was preparing to bring some beer to…
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DIY Glycol Chiller
After moving a few years ago and selling my fermentation chamber, I’ve been without proper temperature control for my beers. I’ve been fermenting them in the house—typically in the bathroom, which stays a bit warmer than the rest of the house. When the “shower beer” situation peaked at 25 gallons of beer, I realized I…
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Building a Temperature Controller
Now that I no longer have my fermentation chamber, I needed a new temperature controller to control a fridge for fermentation or serving. I wanted something that would match my brewery control panel, so I went a little above and beyond on this build, but I’m really happy with the results. Parts (1) InkBird ITC-1000F…