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Pimp My System

If you've got a pimped out system of your own share it in on the AHA Forum board Pimp My System. Don't be bashful; show off your creativity!  Who knows, you could be the next star of Pimp My System...

Pimp My System: Call's Craft Brewery Jockey Box

Brian Call combined his passions for brewing and woodworking to create this jockey box which features eight taps with custom handles. The jockey box has proven to the perfect accessory for homebrew gatherings and beer and food pairing parties. more >

Pimp My System: Dusty's Mash Paddle

When Dusty began all-grain brewing he knew he needed to step up his homebrew game with a mash paddle. Being a do-it-yourselfer he decided to construct his own mash paddle to replace his basic kitchen spoons. Check it out! more >

Pimp My System: Tyson's Grain Mill

Tyson's homemade grain mill is sure to leave many homebrewers envious. With a little hard work, and some welding, this is a project anyone can try. Who does't love welding? Check out Tyson's pimped out grain mill! more >

Pimp My System: Patrick's Vintage Kegerator

Once Patrick Smith discovered DIY projects, he was inspired to create something for his other hobby, homebrewing. He decided to restore a vintage refrigerator into a candy paint piece of homebrew art! more >

Pimp My System: Blatzhaus Electric Brauerei

After much online research, Paul Blatz decided that an electric brewing system was a perfect fit for his brewing style. Modeled after Kal Wallner's "The Electric Brewery," Blatz has constructed his own masterpiece check it out! more >

Pimp My System: Bryan's Homebrew System

Introducing Bryan, a fanatically enthused brewer who has built his own system from the ground up. See what took over 5 years in the making for him to build his brewery from scratch! more >

Pimp My System: Matt's Backyard Tavern

Like most beer-lovers, Matt dreamed of having his own tavern right in his backyard. Unlike most beer-lovers, he turned his dream bar into reality. Seven years of hard work later and it is about complete. Prepare to be jealous! more >

Pimp My System: HEX the Heat Exchanger

New Zealand homebrewer and craft beer enthusiast, Paul Wicksteed, is embarking on an epic mission to construct his ideal HERMS rig. On this leg of the journey, Paul is sharing with us an in-depth look at his custom-fabricated heat exchanger called HEX. more >

Pimp My System: Homemade Drip Irrigation System

It may not be hop season, but it is never too early to start planning for next year! Check out this easy DIY drip irrigation system made from leftover brewing equipment that automates the whole process and reduces the use of water! more >

Pimp My System: Whiskey Barrel Jockey Box

Cold, kegged beer and portability are not the best of friends, but Tim Sinks constructed a way to serve two kegs on-the-go and in style! With a little ingenuity, Tim was able to convert an old 5-gallon whiskey barrel into jockey-box suitable for a king! more >

Legal Keg Use & Homebrewing

Repurposing a keg for homebrewing is illegal unless you’ve purchased the keg from a brewery or a reputable keg dealer who themselves purchases kegs from breweries. Liquor stores, restaurants and bars do not own kegs and cannot legally sell them. A deposit paid for a keg is solely intended to incentivize its return; paying a deposit does not convey ownership of the keg and so should not be misconceived as payment for a keg, which always remains property of the brewery. When legally purchasing a repurposed keg for homebrewing, insist it is accompanied with a clear title naming the seller, asserting that the seller came to own the keg legally, and naming you as the purchaser. Visit KegReturn.com for more information.

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