The Keg Fridge

So I promised pictures of the kegerator, so here they are:

Front on

From the Side

Inside

The Kegs

And I know that I wasn't suppose to taste test the Belgian until Wednesday, but I just couldn't wait. Tap went on as you can see in the keg picture above on the center keg and out pours the sweet golden brown liquor.

It is down right tasty. I will be opening up the tasting to anyone who wants to try some this coming weekend, which will be the 29th and 30th. Call me or text me if you want to come over. I am home most nights so stop on by and enjoy a glass or two. Since this is homebrew I can not legally sell you a pint and for the most part it is free. However, if you would like to see the taps to continue to flow without interruption, donations are accepted. If you would like a taste profile of this "Dangerous Belgian" brew, keep an eye out for future posts. Since I just tapped the keg, it is warm so I can not in good faith provide an accurate taste profile.

Family comes first, then friends. I don't expect five gallons to go very fast, but its not going to be around long either.

Next brew, starting this weekend as well is going to be a blond beer. This will be lighter and more of golden color compared to the Belgian pictured above. Come by and see how its made. Brew time will start at 12pm on Saturday.

Belgian Will Be Ready

Sorry, still no pictures of the kegerator. Looks pretty darn cool. I love it. Still need to get some taps for the front so I don't have to open it to pour a smooth, cold pint.

On the happy note today I kegged the Dangerous Belgian. I feel like I should be saying, "I caged the Dangerous Belgian today." It is smooth, creamy, rich, flavor full, and will get you plastered fast. I am really picky about what beers I can enjoy, and this one takes the cake. It is a clear amber color. Has a sweet candy like aroma, my guess is from the candy used to brew it. It is not yet carbonated, so no head descriptions or jokes till then.

First official pour is going to be private, I would say Wednesday of next week. If it is what is expected, this will become a permanent fixture for the Decatur St. Brewing Co. Also, public pouring will then begin the last weekend of May and will continue till its gone.

Thinking about doing a brewing/tasting party. If anyone cares to offer suggestions, please comment. Hoping for DDs(wifes or girlfriends) to get involved too. If not I alway have extra floor space.

Next post should have some pics of the kegerator with a full keg in it getting carbonated.

You Have To Start Somewhere

This is the obvious, but this is the first post to my blog. I was going to brew an new batch of beer. However, time did not permit. I had some house chores to do. Of course, I have a beer that is in the secondary right now. Its a Belgium Ale. Last I tasted, it was really tasty. I think this will be a keeper and may be the start of my beer tastings for friends and family.

I have completed the work on the keg fridge today though. It's not yet a kegerator, as it does not have taps coming out of it yet. I will be ordering those soon. I did buy a used almond color fridge and turned it black on the outside. Looks really nice and gets cold on the inside. I have not placed anything in it yet. I do have an Apfelwein that is still aging, but will is technically ready for consumption. Then once the Belgium Ale is done that will be the first keg in the fridge. I am hoping that I can get a second beer on tap before I have my first beer tasting party. However, I am thinking that maybe I will have a tasting on Memorial Day weekend.

Until I have decided on tasting party time.