Keg Fridge Died…

[Craig]

…with most of a $250 keg inside. In damage control mode. I’ve got ice bags packed inside. Not going to work long term. 50s and 40s next few days, I’ll probably put it outside and hope for the best. Doesn’t look like there’s a replacement in stock locally. I can get one in a few days, hoping the keg will stay cold enough until I can get a new one here. It’s probably twelve years old…that said, I’ve got an upright freezer in my garage that I bought in ‘85 that’s still going strong.

Yeah, I know, not life or death…beer fans, commiserate with me…

[higgyburners]

When this happens....it's time to get drinking....

[JRD77VET]

Check craigslist or fakebook selling section for another 'frig. Ice is cheap compared to the keg.

[higgyburners]

If it's IPA or Stout I bet it will last a few days....it's the rat piss Pilsner and lagers that you need to worry about.

[Torqaholic]

Drink dark beer? I never refrigerated that.

[higgyburners]

Originally Posted by Torqaholic

Drink dark beer? I never refrigerated that.

me too...especially the barrel aged stuff..

[markids77]

If the beer is already 12 years old a couple more days probably won't make much difference in the flavor or texture. I recommend scaling back to a Pony at a time, or perhaps a couple Monday Night Football soirees.

[MadInNc]

Originally Posted by Craig

…with most of a $250 keg inside. In damage control mode. I’ve got ice bags packed inside. Not going to work long term. 50s and 40s next few days, I’ll probably put it outside and hope for the best. Doesn’t look like there’s a replacement in stock locally. I can get one in a few days, hoping the keg will stay cold enough until I can get a new one here. It’s probably twelve years old…that said, I’ve got an upright freezer in my garage that I bought in ‘85 that’s still going strong.

Yeah, I know, not life or death…beer fans, commiserate with me…

My fear. Mine is 20 yrs old. Drink fast brother

I’ve already found a 2 of 1/4 barrel, double tap of 1/2 keg replacement for only $750. I pray I get another 2 seasons out of oldie….

[Craig]

The beer is Anderson Valley’s Winter Solstice, it’s a “winter warmer” whatever that is. It’s sweet and malty. It’s a seasonal and the reason I bought the Kegerator in the first place, so I could enjoy it longer.

I just put the keg outside, hoping it’ll last until I can get a new fridge here.

[Torqaholic]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

...it's the rat piss Pilsner and lagers that you need to worry about.

Yup, they turn into skunk piss

[IrishSpuds]

Originally Posted by Craig

…with most of a $250 keg inside. In damage control mode. I’ve got ice bags packed inside. Not going to work long term. 50s and 40s next few days, I’ll probably put it outside and hope for the best. Doesn’t look like there’s a replacement in stock locally. I can get one in a few days, hoping the keg will stay cold enough until I can get a new one here. It’s probably twelve years old…that said, I’ve got an upright freezer in my garage that I bought in ‘85 that’s still going strong.

Yeah, I know, not life or death…beer fans, commiserate with me…

.

[Mick]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

When this happens....it's time to get drinking....

This is the obvious answer. Get guzzlin'!

You could fill some pitchers and walk up and down your street with a fistful of party cups! You'll be popular for a day or two!

[Craig]

Well…I normally have one or two in a night, last night I had three, and I felt like I’d eaten an entire loaf of bread; it is rich.

Visited four places with appliances this morning, no luck. Amazon it is; should have it in the next few days (with any luck). Weather will be in the mid 20s overnight next week so I’ve got to be careful to keep it from freezing while trying to keep it cool.

…and, I’ve got to figure out how to get rid of the old one.

[MadInNc]

Originally Posted by Craig

Well…I normally have one or two in a night, last night I had three, and I felt like I’d eaten an entire loaf of bread; it is rich.

Visited four places with appliances this morning, no luck. Amazon it is; should have it in the next few days (with any luck). Weather will be in the mid 20s overnight next week so I’ve got to be careful to keep it from freezing while trying to keep it cool.

…and, I’ve got to figure out how to get rid of the old one.

Check with the local brewers supply places They usually have one…

[Tpatt]

Used to wrap our party keg up in a sleeping bag and stick in the deep freeze. Put it in Friday after work and start drinking from it Saturday evening around 6-7. At work years ago, large garbage can and ice. Kept it good and cold.

[snide]

Originally Posted by Craig

…and, I’ve got to figure out how to get rid of the old one.

Take it out the curb, put a sign on it: $100. It will be gone in the morning.

[Yesfam]

Call your friends, float that keg.

[Torqaholic]

I can supposedly just call the city to schedule a pick-up and set it on the curb the night before. Could be more fun to drop it off in my woods to use as a target before hauling it to the dump but the water heater that's already out there might get jealous.

[Craig]

Ordered a replacement fridge yesterday through Amazon, it’s indicated that I’ll have it between 12/19-12/21, but no indication that it has shipped yet. Also found a couple of YouTube vids on trouble shooting, for $16 I’ve got parts coming that might fix it, a starting relay, and a motor overload something. They’re due to arrive tomorrow.

Keg is in the dead fridge in my back garage. I’ve still got bags of ice on it, CO2 bottle is connected. The outside temp is going to the 20s tonight. The garage is insulated but not heated; I don’t think it will freeze.

I’ll probably pour one from it later tonight, then stick it in the inside fridge to chill it.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

If it's IPA or Stout I bet it will last a few days....it's the rat piss Pilsner and lagers that you need to worry about.

Elitist!!
I thought stouts and ales were for doods with 20+" necks?!?!?