How long will the root beer's quality sustain once tapped, is the keg refillable?
1852806
I stored one in the fridge for a couple of months and it was fine. It didn't appear to be refillable to me.
1852807
No the keg is not refillable. I keep it in frig. and it usually last 2 days. Hope this helped out.
381104
I had the Tfal version. The compressor died just over 1-year. I loved it while it worked and got a lot of good use (maybe too much good use). Might check for comments on the Krups to see if there was any reports of compressor failure.I haven't had one now for 6 months. When last I checked, could still only get Heineken, Heineken Lite and Newcastle. All three taste very, very good on mini-tap. Lasts up to a month fresh, though I never had a 5L around long enough to verify this (might have had one for 5-6 days).Hope this helps.
669491
I agree w/ Danny. Sorry to get back to you so late. All I did was assemble the parts as this is weldless & I have had no problems w/ my kettle thus far. If you ever plan on doing big beers or more than 5 gallons then this is for you. I haven't done a 10 gallon batch just yet but I hope to some day. I find that this easily accommodates my needs & can last me another 25 years for all types of brewing styles & volumes. The only negative I would say is that if you don't ever plan to go more than 5 gallons then this is simply too big. That or if you planned to do a very high concentrated wort by boiling the wort over 3 hours - if you aren't going to do these things then just get an 8 gallon. I agree w/ Danny. Sorry to get back to you so late. All I did was assemble the parts as this is weldless & I have had no problems w/ my kettle thus far. If you ever plan on doing big beers or more than 5 gallons then this is for you. I haven't done a 10 gallon batch just yet but I hope to some day. I find that this easily accommodates my needs & can last me another 25 years for all types of brewing styles & volumes. The only negative I would say is that if you don't ever plan to go more than 5 gallons then this is simply too big. That or if you planned to do a very high concentrated wort by... » Read More I agree w/ Danny. Sorry to get back to you so late. All I did was assemble the parts as this is weldless & I have had no problems w/ my kettle thus far. If you ever plan on doing big beers or more than 5 gallons then this is for you. I haven't done a 10 gallon batch just yet but I hope to some day. I find that this easily accommodates my needs & can last me another 25 years for all types of brewing styles & volumes. The only negative I would say is that if you don't ever plan to go more than 5 gallons then this is simply too big. That or if you planned to do a very high concentrated wort by boiling the wort over 3 hours - if you aren't going to do these things then just get an 8 gallon. « Show Less
298485
I am still using the one that came with it, a year later. I make about 2-4 double batches a month. I rinse it good after each use and store it and the plug together in a little water in the container it comes in, in the frig. Love this brewer....just make sure to glue the handle on to avoid a messy accident.....
860479
I would say as long as you used it within a week. I force carbed a 5 gallon keg and we used this to dispense it over the course of 4 days and couldn't tell a difference in the beer we poured on day 1 compared to day 4. You can also use the regular BB gun CO2 canisters with this and put a dime in the bottom of the charger to make up for the difference in size. They go flat after a few hours since you aren't screwing them in tight, but they are also 25 cents versus a couple bucks.
133566
no u theres no tube that runs up to the tap. I bought an edgestar optional co2 mini keg tap for home brew, edgestar sells a kegerator for mini kegs and to be honest I haven't used it yet, bcuz i'm lagering sum beer and wont be ready for at least two months. I was advised to trim 3/4" from the tube provided with the kit so it doesn't suck up the trub, and probably have to force carbonate the beer as well. I hope some of this helps
1355765
Haven't seen it myself. I've used it about a half dozen times, for brewing beer.
1806692
It will last for weeks if not months. I make a lot of kombucha and the SCOBY is a survivor. You can refridgerate but you don't have to.
1840933
You can call Kombucha Kamp directly and ask them about your specific situation; it should be ok unless it's left unattended for many hours in freezing weather. (note: I already answered this question in the forums; someone else asked, too, and I posted a direct quote from Kombucha Kamp, which I don't have to hand at the moment). This has been a really great company to deal with; prompt, great service, and willing to answer questions! Best of Luck!
665104
Hey Scott, this keg is a perfect fit for Mr. Beer batches. In fact, even though I have moved on to all-grain and other extract brews, my main fermenters are still my Mr. Beer LBK's. Hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
451302
It is very similar, but you must let it condition for longer than Mr. Beer suggests to get the full flavor. Two weeks fermenting and a minimum of two weeks in the fridge conditioning make the difference. And then it is outstanding!
1338934
From what I have read, you will need the kit if the kegs are non-pressurized. Heineken and Newcastle are pressurized, so I have been pretty content.
109469
In general, most US produced ales and lagers should be dispensed at 10 to 12 PSI. Stout and other nitrogen reliant keg beers are usually dispensed at 25 to 30 PSI.
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???
398501
You have to buy these as a separate purchase. They don't last long, maybe a keg or so. You should buy several at a time.
1227003
Yes, you can prime with sugar, like you do bottles. When you prime a whole batch instead of individual bottles, you can/should use about 2/3rds of the total amount of sugar you'd use with bottles. I can't answer how long it will last before going flat because all of my kegs have been consumed by a group in one evening. I would expect you could make it last a week. There is lots of great info out there in discussion forums shared by people who are passionate about their home brewing and equally passionate about sharing their knowledge with others. For starters, try www.beerborg.com/forum
205186
I have the same problem on one I received a week ago. The tap is over sized a bit. I corected the problem with a wrap of heavy aluminum foil and then several wraps w/ teflon tape. It holds pretty well for now, when I have a chance I will add a nut to the inside to make sure it won't slip out. I want to make beer, not deal with the hassle of return...