I liked the contraption a friend made. Found an old chest freezer for about $50. Took the top off, added a 4-inch wooden riser between the body of the freezer and the top. Drilled out holes in said riser for taps, put the top back on and boom - giant size kegerator.
I like the comment of linking it in concept to a Keurig machine. The idea of pouring 1 draft beer of a high quality and not worrying about that quality lowering while working through 2 growlers worth is appealing the way a Keurig is - quick, easy access.
Beer can be kept for a long time. So long as it's kept in a consistent temperature, and out of the sun. UV light will break down the alpha acids, in the essential oils that the hops provide; and skunk the beer.
If a beer is pasteurized, it can still ferment if kept in a warm area.
I work at a brewery and I get out of code beer all the time. It'll be good for at least a year.
Some beers that are hop heavy do lose a bit over time. However, they are still drinkable.
It would work for cider as well, so long as you have the source that can fill a growler.
This is basically a small version of a kegerator, right? I looked at it, and didn't really see much that would be different other than...well...less beer.
Seems like one of their big selling points is that their storage system makes the beer last for much longer than a growler, and you don't need to get an entire keg/have a kegerator.
"Bags are interchangeable...you can pour one serving and switch without losing quality."
I can see the value of being able to hold the beer longer, though I'm guessing you'd still need to find room in the fridge for the bag. It seems like a lot of money when really, I'd rather just drink more beer.
Yeah, why not just sell the bags if they are so great? Why not create a valve and pour the beer straight from the bag. Keep the bag in the fridge, and life is good. No need for a $250 minifridge. At least, that's my thought, until someone proves me wrong.
Hardware might be adding pressure, but that would be a downside, as some (most, I think) beers are already carbonated. Short of homebrews, that are designed to carbonate in the bottle...but in that case, yep, sure, this would be great.
Oh, that's a problem, not being able to finish a growler?
Heh.
It must be designed for lesser beings.
The more I've thought about this, the more I've been convinced to buy/build a kegerator. So. That should probably happen.
I liked the contraption a friend made. Found an old chest freezer for about $50. Took the top off, added a 4-inch wooden riser between the body of the freezer and the top. Drilled out holes in said riser for taps, put the top back on and boom - giant size kegerator.
I like the comment of linking it in concept to a Keurig machine. The idea of pouring 1 draft beer of a high quality and not worrying about that quality lowering while working through 2 growlers worth is appealing the way a Keurig is - quick, easy access.
Beer can be kept for a long time. So long as it's kept in a consistent temperature, and out of the sun. UV light will break down the alpha acids, in the essential oils that the hops provide; and skunk the beer.
If a beer is pasteurized, it can still ferment if kept in a warm area.
I work at a brewery and I get out of code beer all the time. It'll be good for at least a year.
Some beers that are hop heavy do lose a bit over time. However, they are still drinkable.
I want cider.
/me is not a beer lover
It would work for cider as well, so long as you have the source that can fill a growler.
This is basically a small version of a kegerator, right? I looked at it, and didn't really see much that would be different other than...well...less beer.
Seems like one of their big selling points is that their storage system makes the beer last for much longer than a growler, and you don't need to get an entire keg/have a kegerator.
"Bags are interchangeable...you can pour one serving and switch without losing quality."
I can see the value of being able to hold the beer longer, though I'm guessing you'd still need to find room in the fridge for the bag. It seems like a lot of money when really, I'd rather just drink more beer.
Yeah, why not just sell the bags if they are so great? Why not create a valve and pour the beer straight from the bag. Keep the bag in the fridge, and life is good. No need for a $250 minifridge. At least, that's my thought, until someone proves me wrong.
Just realized, I think the hardware also adds pressure. That would be a flaw in my thinking...
Bag in a box is how my mom consumed all her wine.
Hardware might be adding pressure, but that would be a downside, as some (most, I think) beers are already carbonated. Short of homebrews, that are designed to carbonate in the bottle...but in that case, yep, sure, this would be great.
Or, you know. Kegerator.
Meh