In this 6th and final video of our Intro to Homebrew Kegging series, we take a final look at some key concepts and present tips for you to keep in mind when making the switch from bottling to kegging.
We discuss the general costs associated with starting up with kegging. For a single keg setup with a single faucet you can expect to pay around $200 dollars. If you want to go all the way to multiple kegs for serving, multiple faucets for serving and a few extra kegs for conditioning; expect to lay out closer to $400-$500.
We recap the three most homebrew kegging tips we think you should keep in mind before moving from bottling to kegging.
1. How are you going to store and chill the beer? What do you want to serve it out of? Have a plan.
2. Be sure you research in advance how your going to get your CO2 tank filled. Swaps or fills. Do this before you buy any equipment.
3. Lastly, focus on balancing your system. Understand the relationship between carbonating pressure and serving pressure and how to apply the right amount of restriction. Remember 3/16th inch beverage tubing is the way you want to go.
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BREW ON!
Watch the rest of the video series.
More Kegging Homebrew Videos:
Video 1 – Introduction To Kegging Homebrew
Video 2 – Everything You Wanted To Know About Corny Kegs
Video 3 – Learn Something About CO2 Tanks and Regulators
Video 4 – Guide to Keg Faucets and Towers
Video 5 – Balancing You Kegging System
Jason
Good videos! I am moving to a new house and will now be able to have a “man cave” so I will be moving from bottling to kegging! I honestly didn’t know that there was that much to kegging. I should be able to get started on the right foot now. Thanks again.
John
You are welcome Jason. If you have any questions, let us know.