Setting Up A Homebrew Kegerator

Originally published in the March/April 2008 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Setting up a homebrew kegerator can be a rewarding Saturday afternoon project. The real benefit of a homebrew kegerator is "no more bottling," or at least you only need to bottle your beer for competitions and friends. Also, there is also a certain amount of satisfaction to drawing a glass of your own beer from your kegerator.  Refrigerator The most important part of your kegerator is the refrigerator itself. Used refrigerators can be an excellent deal but it's wise to do some basic checking before hauling your $45 find home. Bring along a thermometer to measure the inside temperature of the refrigerator. If it's not running, have the seller plug it in and come back an hour later. If the inside temperature does not cool to at least…

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