Comments on: Beer Kegs Specifics http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/ Fun Products and Info for Beer Pong Players Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:31:11 -0400 hourly 1 By: Humphrey http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Humphrey Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:13:07 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-442 Bought this for my parents new bar last christmas. We've used it at many of their parties and it always works fine. When you are transporting your keg home from the store and into the house try to shake it as little as possible. Chill it down further in the fridge and pop it into the machine right before you need it. read the ENTIRE instructions BEFORE you start putting the keg in. we RARELY get a foamy beer. It's all about the prep. Highly recommended for any beer lover. Bought this for my parents new bar last christmas. We’ve used it at many of their parties and it always works fine. When you are transporting your keg home from the store and into the house try to shake it as little as possible. Chill it down further in the fridge and pop it into the machine right before you need it. read the ENTIRE instructions BEFORE you start putting the keg in. we RARELY get a foamy beer. It’s all about the prep. Highly recommended for any beer lover.

]]> By: Overstreet http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-441 Overstreet Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:40:59 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-441 As long as you follow the cooling procedures, this product is great. Most liquor stores actually keep the mini-kegs in there refridgerators. Beer tastes great, and is at the ideal temperature. Great buy! As long as you follow the cooling procedures, this product is great. Most liquor stores actually keep the mini-kegs in there refridgerators. Beer tastes great, and is at the ideal temperature. Great buy!

]]> By: Gesselman http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Gesselman Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:31:13 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-440 I bought the "Beer Tender for my son this Christmas and is is wonderful. I read the reviews before the first keg and chilled it over night in the fridge.<br /> After putting it into the Beer Tender we waited about half an hour to let it settle and had no problems with foam at all. Just wash your glass out with cold water, tilt it as far as possible and pull down the lever all the way, and there you have it: a perfect cold one. <br />The only downside is that you have to drink only Heineken, and that the keg does not last very long, so you should always have an extra on in the fridge. Hopefully they will add their other beers to the list of kegs available for this machine. I bought the “Beer Tender for my son this Christmas and is is wonderful. I read the reviews before the first keg and chilled it over night in the fridge.
After putting it into the Beer Tender we waited about half an hour to let it settle and had no problems with foam at all. Just wash your glass out with cold water, tilt it as far as possible and pull down the lever all the way, and there you have it: a perfect cold one.
The only downside is that you have to drink only Heineken, and that the keg does not last very long, so you should always have an extra on in the fridge. Hopefully they will add their other beers to the list of kegs available for this machine.

]]> By: Lindquist http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-439 Lindquist Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:37:28 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-439 Like a lot of reviewers, I initially loved it. About a year later and on my third (or fourth) keg (I don't drink beer so much) the indicator lights stopped working and the unit stopped cooling. I'm going to dig up my paperwork and see if I can get some satisfaction. I see that the price is about 50% less than what I bought it for. It seems like a bargain but factor in that it likely will break with very little usage and it's not worth it. Bottom line is it's a toy. Like a lot of reviewers, I initially loved it. About a year later and on my third (or fourth) keg (I don’t drink beer so much) the indicator lights stopped working and the unit stopped cooling. I’m going to dig up my paperwork and see if I can get some satisfaction. I see that the price is about 50% less than what I bought it for. It seems like a bargain but factor in that it likely will break with very little usage and it’s not worth it. Bottom line is it’s a toy.

]]> By: Pickle http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Pickle Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:01:30 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-438 this thing is great, does everything it is expected to do. looks great, works great, friends love it. this thing is great, does everything it is expected to do. looks great, works great, friends love it.

]]> By: Tarpey http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Tarpey Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:40:36 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-437 I'll make this short and sweet. I have had the unit since last night- Christmas Eve. So, I cannot accurately comment on the longevity or reliability of the unit. I'll update this review in 30 days.<br /><br />Last night- going against the grain of my normal regimen in sterling accuracy while brewing...I hastily set this up with naught barely a skim of the manual. Total time with a pre-chilled draught keg about 5 minutes.<br /><br />First pour after rattling the keg around in glee at my new found present from wifey- it was a glass of foam. To be expected.<br /><br />Second pour - a glass of foam. <br /><br />third pour- a glass of foam.<br /><br />Decided to read here on Amazon - found the "Perfect Pour" technique and tried it.<br /><br />(Assuming you pre-chilled your keg and let it settle 24 hours after it rolled around the trunk on the way back from the grocery store, like mine did.)<br /><br />1) Rinse your glass in cold water inside and out until it feels notably cooler. Had dry it upside down to let the glass clear of water.<br /><br />2) Tilt at 45 degrees, actuate the tap in a fast full pull. Do not let the tap spigot tip touch the beer in the glass.<br /><br />3) About 3/4 glass full or so, tilt to straight.<br /><br />With jaded thoughts, I gave it a shot. I can brew beer, but I have never poured from a bar tap...crazy, right?<br /><br />I watched in disbelief as a perfect 2 finger head appeared before my eyes. So easy a caveman could do it.<br /><br />Read my words and heed them- BUY THIS.<br /><br />I am in love...mmmmmnnnnn..beer. I’ll make this short and sweet. I have had the unit since last night- Christmas Eve. So, I cannot accurately comment on the longevity or reliability of the unit. I’ll update this review in 30 days.

Last night- going against the grain of my normal regimen in sterling accuracy while brewing…I hastily set this up with naught barely a skim of the manual. Total time with a pre-chilled draught keg about 5 minutes.

First pour after rattling the keg around in glee at my new found present from wifey- it was a glass of foam. To be expected.

Second pour – a glass of foam.

third pour- a glass of foam.

Decided to read here on Amazon – found the “Perfect Pour” technique and tried it.

(Assuming you pre-chilled your keg and let it settle 24 hours after it rolled around the trunk on the way back from the grocery store, like mine did.)

1) Rinse your glass in cold water inside and out until it feels notably cooler. Had dry it upside down to let the glass clear of water.

2) Tilt at 45 degrees, actuate the tap in a fast full pull. Do not let the tap spigot tip touch the beer in the glass.

3) About 3/4 glass full or so, tilt to straight.

With jaded thoughts, I gave it a shot. I can brew beer, but I have never poured from a bar tap…crazy, right?

I watched in disbelief as a perfect 2 finger head appeared before my eyes. So easy a caveman could do it.

Read my words and heed them- BUY THIS.

I am in love…mmmmmnnnnn..beer.

]]> By: Ulmer http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Ulmer Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:43:47 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-436 I am picky about the freshness of beer. I rarely drink beer unless it is out of a tap just because I don't like taking the chance of getting an old beer. Even worse is canned beer. So the Beertender is the perfect solution for me. Heineken has a reputaion of being skunky, so I was concerned the first time I tried one of these minikegs. The beer is perfecly fresh and tastes every bit a good as a draft beer from the local pub. No Skunky flavor and Heineken is actually very good when fresh. The temperature is also very cold, much colder then a typical fridge.<br /><br />Always remember to use a cold glass to get less foam. Otherwise this is a simple as it gets. Chill over night and enjoy! Only downside I can see is having to buy the non-reuseable beer line that sells for about $1.50 each when bought in bulk. NEWCASTLE is also now available in Draughtkegs!<br /><br />I love this thing! I am picky about the freshness of beer. I rarely drink beer unless it is out of a tap just because I don’t like taking the chance of getting an old beer. Even worse is canned beer. So the Beertender is the perfect solution for me. Heineken has a reputaion of being skunky, so I was concerned the first time I tried one of these minikegs. The beer is perfecly fresh and tastes every bit a good as a draft beer from the local pub. No Skunky flavor and Heineken is actually very good when fresh. The temperature is also very cold, much colder then a typical fridge.

Always remember to use a cold glass to get less foam. Otherwise this is a simple as it gets. Chill over night and enjoy! Only downside I can see is having to buy the non-reuseable beer line that sells for about $1.50 each when bought in bulk. NEWCASTLE is also now available in Draughtkegs!

I love this thing!

]]> By: Rechtschaffen http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-435 Rechtschaffen Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:49:32 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-435 I typically am not even a big Heineken fan, but my wife got this for me, and I figured what the heck. The 5L mini-kegs sell for seventeen bucks at my local grocery store, and you throw one in, let it cool overnight and you are good to go! It's not cheaper than buying 'regular' beer cans/bottles but the novelty, convenience, COLDNESS and a great draft pour are why I usually keep a second (or third) mini-keg in a small refrigerator just in case a party breaks out. The only reason this is not a 5-star review is because you can only get Heineken & Heineken Light currently...I hear Newcastle Brown is in some test markets though, so hopefully that will change soon. I typically am not even a big Heineken fan, but my wife got this for me, and I figured what the heck. The 5L mini-kegs sell for seventeen bucks at my local grocery store, and you throw one in, let it cool overnight and you are good to go! It’s not cheaper than buying ‘regular’ beer cans/bottles but the novelty, convenience, COLDNESS and a great draft pour are why I usually keep a second (or third) mini-keg in a small refrigerator just in case a party breaks out. The only reason this is not a 5-star review is because you can only get Heineken & Heineken Light currently…I hear Newcastle Brown is in some test markets though, so hopefully that will change soon.

]]> By: Kahn http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-434 Kahn Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:03:29 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-434 First off I will say that I have always wanted one of these but have always cringed at the price tag, now that the price tags have dropped on virtually all the Beertender models I feel this machine is a worthwhile investment. Besides the price drop another noteworthy update to this device is the fact that now other, non Heineken beers are available to be used with these machines, A VERY BIG PLUS. Go to any good beer store and you'll see differing kegs around, they just need to be 5L or lower & pressurized. Here in MI there's even a couple smaller breweries with mini kegs available (BELLS OBERON!). My next point is this, even with the price drop, stick with this unit. It does the same job as the more expensive Krupps models at a quarter the cost. Hey I admit the digital readout, clock and symbols on the Krupps models make the whole unit look more techy and futuristic but in the end they all cool to the same proper level and all dispense brew at its best. I'm not even a big Heineken fan, I always found it to be sort of skunky, but my bud had one of these and when I tried it I was hooked. There's just no substitute for that true Draught taste. Also if you store your keg in the fridge before you drop it in your Beertender it'll be at optimum temp in a couple hours, not overnight. It's one of the greatest new at home bar devices. Many will swear allegiance to the "kegerator" with its added CO2, gauges and tubes but they're just too big and bulky for me & my bar. This thing is perfect for me, drop in keg, attach tube and drink, SWEET! Don't get lazy and not look for deals on these too, I found one locally new, at a chain store for $55, yeah that's right, for that price you can't go wrong. First off I will say that I have always wanted one of these but have always cringed at the price tag, now that the price tags have dropped on virtually all the Beertender models I feel this machine is a worthwhile investment. Besides the price drop another noteworthy update to this device is the fact that now other, non Heineken beers are available to be used with these machines, A VERY BIG PLUS. Go to any good beer store and you’ll see differing kegs around, they just need to be 5L or lower & pressurized. Here in MI there’s even a couple smaller breweries with mini kegs available (BELLS OBERON!). My next point is this, even with the price drop, stick with this unit. It does the same job as the more expensive Krupps models at a quarter the cost. Hey I admit the digital readout, clock and symbols on the Krupps models make the whole unit look more techy and futuristic but in the end they all cool to the same proper level and all dispense brew at its best. I’m not even a big Heineken fan, I always found it to be sort of skunky, but my bud had one of these and when I tried it I was hooked. There’s just no substitute for that true Draught taste. Also if you store your keg in the fridge before you drop it in your Beertender it’ll be at optimum temp in a couple hours, not overnight. It’s one of the greatest new at home bar devices. Many will swear allegiance to the “kegerator” with its added CO2, gauges and tubes but they’re just too big and bulky for me & my bar. This thing is perfect for me, drop in keg, attach tube and drink, SWEET! Don’t get lazy and not look for deals on these too, I found one locally new, at a chain store for $55, yeah that’s right, for that price you can’t go wrong.

]]> By: Glorioso http://beerpongisgood.com/beer-pong/beer-kegs-specifics/comment-page-1/#comment-433 Glorioso Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:35:01 +0000 http://beerpongisgood.com/?p=478#comment-433 My husband bought me one of these but I have yet to use it!! Unless you like Hienken or some other imported beer, it's a waste of money. You can't find ONE domestic 5 liter beer keg to put in this thing!!!!!!! Until they make domestic 5 liter kegs - your up a creek!!! I am so very disappointed I could cry!!! My husband bought me one of these but I have yet to use it!! Unless you like Hienken or some other imported beer, it’s a waste of money. You can’t find ONE domestic 5 liter beer keg to put in this thing!!!!!!! Until they make domestic 5 liter kegs – your up a creek!!! I am so very disappointed I could cry!!!

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