Kegging tutorials

[FedoraDave]

Can anyone recommend some sites with instructions on setting up kegging systems? Maybe we could make this a sticky that can be added to; sort of a FAQ thread. Links to videos and other sources would be most helpful.

I've come to realize I'm a visual learner, and I can read about something 100 times without actually getting what they're talking about. But if I see a well-made video, with comprehensive narration, things fall into place quickly for me.

Others may be able to read instructions or see a schematic and grok to it right away, and I think having as much clearly separated source material in one place would benefit everyone.

[BigPapaG]

Some things that I looked at early on...

http://morebeer.com/themes/morewinepro//kegging.pdf

http://morebeer.com/content/kegging-homebrew











There are a bunch more from a variety of different authors out there... Just search kegging on youtube and you will find many takes on it.

Other search words would be kegerator, keezer, corny, keg etc.

[FedoraDave]

Now that's what I'm talkin' about!

Thanks, PapaG.

[Kealia]

I'm the same way Dave- visual.

But, you're going to quickly find out that kegging is about as easy as batch-priming was to get started on. Of course, it's always better to over-prepare than the alternative.

I wanna watch the hat explode right off your head the first time you pour your own beer from your own tap.

[ScrewyBrewer]

I took notes when I installed my Perlick tap in the side of a new refrigerator a few years back. Mechanically once I had the core drill bit it wasn't all that difficult to do. I did contact the maker of the refrigerator and asked about possible wires or cooling lines hidden in the side walls. fortunately there were none to worry about.

The best advice I can give anyone when it comes to getting good pours is to know your carbonation levels. For me that meant setting my gauge to 12-14psi and leaving it connected to the keg in the refrigerator for about a week. If you have the patience to try it size your beer out line to provide the same back pressure as your force carbonation pressure. This way you can both carbonate and serve your beer without ever having to adjust your regulator.

Your gonna love having draft beer on hand, but don't be surprised if you find yourself initially drinking more beer than you would have without it.