Tap Handles

Thanks to Derek, I got tap handles.... Man that guy knows everybody. When I first started homebrewing, I didn't think kegging made a difference. Wow! I was wrong. I love this new toy. It cuts the work in half and makes the beer more enjoyable. A must have! Here is a pick of the new tap handles I got.

The top is a little dirty... I had a minor spill last night.

Here She Is!!!

Yep! Thats right!!! I got it done today. Well, not all the done, but it works. I made the wood sleeve today. It did not take me to long to make it. I got the wood on Saturday and put it together today. All that wood working finally paid off. Here is a quick video of it. Enjoy!

Kegerator! A Brewers Dream!

That's right! A KEGERATOR 

Yesterday I picked up a chest freezer with the intention of converting it to a kegerator. Etsuko, Jacob, and our dog Dexter got me a keg system (I will get pics up when I get the system) for my birthday. It should be here Friday. Just in time to keg up my Double IPA. 

Since I got a chest freezer, I will have to find a way of regulating the temperature. I ordered a temp regulator that should do the job. I also have to build a sleeve, get taps, and more kegs. There is still a lot to do, but I am up to the challenge. I plan on incorporating the Oregon State Beavers into this supreme kegerator (hopefully I can get my brother-in-laws input).  

Most of you guys know that I am on a bowling league. Last week was a very bad week for me. Derek (my brother-in-law) got a new ball, and was nice enough to give me his old ball. Currently, I throw a straight ball, but with this new ball I plan to throw a curve. That's right, between the kegerator and learning how to throw a curve, I will be a very busy man!

Here are some pictures.

What I would like it to look like!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!! 

I hope that everybody had a great New Year..... We sure did. My mom had party with all of the kids and extended family. We drank (home brew and scotch), we eat, and we played poker. Jacob had fun time with the party blowers... All in all, we had a great year in 08' and we are looking forward to 09'.