BeerBorg

I put it on my wish list on Amazon for S's n G's, never really expecting anyone to buy it. But lo and behold, my brother got it for me! A 2.5 gallon number with rubber handle and bottom. I haven't the slightest idea how to use it yet but now I can learn! I'm so excited!

This is how fun begins. As does a few more dollars needed but if you take baby steps, you'll get thru it all.

Very nice Phil. You must have been a good boy this year.

Congrats! Keg'n sure beats bottling! Now ya just need this along with a couple of these.

It's a beauty.

Sweet!

Nice, you can keep it simple to start, get the 5 lb CO2 tank, gas and liquid ball locks, 2-3 feet gas hose, about 6 feet of 1/4" beer hose and a picnic tap. Biggest expense will be the CO2 tank.

It all seems overwhelming! But I'm sure the LHBS will help.

If they can't help you, we'll definitely try to.

Ooohhh....Shiny Christmas presents are the best.

Today I finally pulled the trigger on an aluminum CO2 tank for my keg, and I received a regulator for my birthday. To this point, I've got the keg, assembled pigtails for both gas and liquid sides, dual-gauge regulator, and the tank on the way. Aside from filling the tank with gas, and sanitizing the keg and liquid line, is there anything else that I need to start kegging?

I always keep some food grade lube around to lube the rings, especially the big ring for the lid. I would also suggest buying a few poppets for the style keg you have in case one goes bad. While they last a long while, I've had to replace a few in the 3 years I've been kegging.

Wash the keg first, if you haven't. Mine had dust, the second smelled of oil or plastic. Kegging isn't too hard, I followed instructions online at one of the supplier websites, with more tips from the Borg. It is great fun to tap a fresh beer, or just half if you want. It's also way easier than bottling. I never minded bottle cleaning, until I bought a keg....
p.s. I use the 2.5s also.

Thanks, Paul and John! I'll be sure to check for some keg lube at the LHBS tomorrow. And also give it a good soak in PBW and then rinse it well.

I also use the 2.5's; super easy, very fun!