How Do You Make A Kegerator Out Of A Small Refrigerator?
Beer is experiencing a renaissance at the moment, with consumption of craft beers skyrocketing. Alongside this new market is the realization by many that the delivery method matters when it comes to beer. In other words, draft beer simply tastes better. Capitalizing on this is a whole line of custom drafts for any purpose. By why pay for an expensive niche product when you can build your very own kegerator? Choose a refrigerator, then purchase a keg that will fit easily inside. If you already have a keg in mind take your keg measurements with you when purchasing the fridge. There are five standard kegs: Sixth Barrel, Short Quarter “Pony”, Slim Quarter, Half Barrel, and Cornelius (for home brewing). They vary in volume from 5 gallons to 15.5 gallons. Height can be anywhere from 15 to 24 inches. Add to your keg’s specific measurements an additional 5 inches of height to accommodate the keg coupler. Make sure your fridge is roomy enough to fit a keg (or two!), the coupler, and a small CO2
