I want to bottle in larger bottles or perhaps keg the beer. How do I do that?
1670358
I always recommend bottling in 22oz bottles as bottling isn't the most fun part of the process.
1670359
You would still use the included bottling wand and the tubing just like you would do with the smaller bottles.
1670360
Bottling in larger bottles is the same process as smaller ones. If you mix the priming sugar with water, and then mix into the batch of beer before bottling, it will give you the same result. As long as the ratio is correct and the sugar is mixed evenly, it will be perfectly fine to use larger bottles or even growlers to carbonate. Kegging however is a slightly different process that will require extra equipment. You will need a keg, CO2 regulator, and a CO2 tank (along with refrigeration space and tap)for a full 5 gallon batch. There is no priming sugar required and kegging does take a considerably shorter amount of time compared to bottling (3-4 days). If that seems too much, you can use smaller 2.5 gallon kegs with portable CO2 cartridges. We do have a set up here that is cheaper than a full kegging setup. http://monsterbrew.com/Prod_Portable2.5GallonKeg-Picnic.cfm Keep in mind though with this product, you would still need bottles for the other 2.5 gallons of beer. Personally, I use 24oz bottles which save space and time as opposed to filling, cleaning, and drinking 50 some 12oz bottles. If you plan on brewing frequently and want to spend a little extra money, kegging is definitely the way to go. Let me know if you have any other questions and I can help you find what you are looking for.
1694106
Technically you could. I wouldn't use it for a keg because this gauge reads in 20 psi increments and you need 12-14 for the tap so it would be hard to in the pressure correctly.
487666
not sure what kind of bottle your using but, that cooler is to small to handle big bottles. use 2 1/2 gallon bottles.
1162794
Well, there's a lot more to I than just hooking it up. If you have a kegerator, it would simply just on on top and run the hoses through. If you have a bar, you would have to drill through the top for the hoses, then mount the tap over the hole, which is what i did. Then drilled through my mini fridge where my two 5 gallon keg are so I can hook them up. I also depends if you're using ball lock heads or a tap for a standard size keg, which you simply would just need the appropriate attachment to hook the hoses to.
1162793
you would drill a hole through the bar, the beer hoses would go through the hole and into a refrigeration unit. You would then screw the tap in place into the bar. I have mine screwed directly to the top of my kegerator with 2 five gallon kegs and the co2 tank inside.
994969
I can in half-Pint, Pint & Quart jars. Just adjust water level so it is about an inch or two above the jars you are using.
1942030
I don't know anything about the Brooklyn beer kit, but I reckon it could be made in any equivalent kit. I made my first few beers in a 2 1/2 gallon water bottle, unscrewing the lid every day to let out the excess CO2. I suggest you check the Mr. Beer process on Youtube (example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2HsvmEE_bg), and follow that with your kit.
284606
If the bottle opening is too large, get a thin piece of corking wrap and wrap it around the cork, so it will fit the opening in the bottle. If the cork on other hand is too large, trim it slightly with a sharp knife. Just a little at a time to get the right fit. OK? Good luck
761842
I'm no sure, I just used plastic tubing and set the pressure of the keg to about 3-5 psi and it worked great!
497572
Yes you can fit beer bottles. The shelves are adjustable. I would say you could fit 24 12oz. Bottles standing up in the shelf and you can fit 8 more on the door. Plus 8 cans in the can rack also located on the door.
1758759
I have only used the small ones a couple times, think it was maybe a few 2 liter bottles, I think it says on his website. I have the home station and a paint ball tank I bought on Amazon, the store where I filled it at said that tank should have enough air to do a small beer keg.
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I do not believe there is any cheaper way to bottle than trying to recycle used brown (light protection!) beer glass bottles (you could reuse them indefinitely if you do not give them away proudly). This kit would need about 8-10 bottles. You still need to buy the caps and the capper, but they are not so expensive. Other options: The Growlers sell swing-top silicone gasket lid bottles in various sizes (so then there is no need for capper and caps). This makes everything easier, but every time you open it, you lose carbonation. There is also a "Party Pig" system, although it is for more than two gallons and costs around $40. Good luck! I do not believe there is any cheaper way to bottle than trying to recycle used brown (light protection!) beer glass bottles (you could reuse them indefinitely if you do not give them away proudly). This kit would need about 8-10 bottles. You still need to buy the caps and the capper, but they are not so expensive. Other options: The Growlers sell swing-top silicone gasket lid bottles in various sizes (so then there is no need for capper and caps). This makes everything easier, but every time you open it, you lose carbonation. There is also a "Party Pig" system, although it is for... » Read More I do not believe there is any cheaper way to bottle than trying to recycle used brown (light protection!) beer glass bottles (you could reuse them indefinitely if you do not give them away proudly). This kit would need about 8-10 bottles. You still need to buy the caps and the capper, but they are not so expensive. Other options: The Growlers sell swing-top silicone gasket lid bottles in various sizes (so then there is no need for capper and caps). This makes everything easier, but every time you open it, you lose carbonation. There is also a "Party Pig" system, although it is for more than two gallons and costs around $40. Good luck! « Show Less
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A 22oz Bomber bottle has the same sized opening as a 12 ounce bottle. So it would fit and it would chill the beer. However, most homebrewers don't drink their beer from the bottle, because of the yeast in the bottle. Some people who keg, transfer their beer to bottles for various reasons, and those will have very little to no sediment. So I would check their process before buying them something they wouldn't use.
710773
The spring caps are not designed for the 12 oz. beer bottles, there is no place for them to grasp on the side of the bottle neck. You need to get a capper and caps.
1527037
Agree that other kegs would be great. What really bothers me is that I have to throw away the dispenser lines that come with the keg...then spend $12 on new lines. I have re used them in the past until one finally broke and sprayed Heineken all over my kitchen. Can you get these things in bulk to bring the price down???
1448954
I make my own simple syrup and sour mix and use these in beer bottles for those. I have used then in both 12 oz and 22 oz beer bottles, they are tight but they work.
41012
Depends on the fridge. Dimensions of a corny keg are 23"x9". But you may need 25" for keg connection clearance.