The Captain!! Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Beerlust said: I've never heard that one could be "too" pragmatic Call an Indian too pragmatic and he will say thank you, those guys love to be thrifty. Wish I was more Indian.......... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 There's a difference though, between buying something purely because it looks good and buying something that both looks good and has a practical function. It's a very long bow to be drawing between people who prefer proper beer taps over a bit of plastic and halfwits like the Kardashitestains. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Ooh look, a butterfly 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I'm confused. We are talking about a $45 beer tap, not a Bugati, right? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_G Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Otto Von Blotto said: There's a difference though, between buying something purely because it looks good and buying something that both looks good and has a practical function. I am with you on this one ... there are many European companies that have made a reputation on making highly functional products that have style ... there is a place for aesthetics just as there is a role for basic function and simple design ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_G Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Just now, Hairy said: We are talking about a $45 beer tap, Yep and i understand why people balk at it ... when setting up a kegger budget is important ... for example if you want a 3 tap system, which I think is the optimum, $135 for the taps alone no shanks, could be a bit of a hit when 3 tap sets with long shanks, disconnects, manifold and lines are available for $120.00 and free delivery from memory ... can always up grade the taps later ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Mine were $90 or so each, but they were a specific type I wanted so I didn't really see much point in buying cheaper ones first only to upgrade to the ones I wanted at some point anyway. Was easier to just get them straight up. I haven't and won't be changing them unless they break to a point that is unrepairable. So far I haven't had to replace anything in them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Just now, Otto Von Blotto said: Mine were $90 or so each, but they were a specific type I wanted so I didn't really see much point in buying cheaper ones first only to upgrade to the ones I wanted at some point anyway. Was easier to just get them straight up. I haven't and won't be changing them unless they break to a point that is unrepairable. So far I haven't had to replace anything in them. I bet you drive a Bugati too. And possibly date a Kardashian too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Not guilty on both counts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Ohh....also make sure all your bling is positioned correctly & adheres to the laws of Feng Shui, or you'll eventually be punished by the gods. Cheers, Lusty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hairy said: I bet you drive a Bugati too. I didn't know Bugati made buses. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Beerlust said: I didn't know Bugati made buses. You don't really believe Otto drives a bus do you? I mean, $90 beer taps!!! He just says he drives a bus to fit in with us peasants on here. His secret is out now. I knew something was up when he offered to buy me a beer at Harts Pub. No normal person can afford to buy others a craft beer in Sydney. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbert Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Hairy said: I bet you drive a Bugati too. And possibly date a Kardashian too. Id prefer to drive a kardashian and date a bugati personally... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Beerlust said: Ohh....also make sure all your bling is positioned correctly & adheres to the laws of Feng Shui, or you'll eventually be punished by the gods. Cheers, Lusty. If you believe in that nonsense you've got bigger problems (not you personally just to be clear ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Otto Von Blotto said: If you believe in that nonsense you've got bigger problems (not you personally just to be clear ) If you're ever out drinking at a bar Kelsey & notice 4 drinkers sipping on Asahi or Kirin in perfectly spaced angle intervals around you, you'll know you're in quite a bit of trouble. As they be the silent samurai of Feng Shui. Lusty. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris! Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 There is a happy medium. I got the intertaps with flow control that were significantly cheaper than perlicks. I love them and even my beer friends comment on them, that is a lie, I only have the 1 beer making friend...I am lonely. Either way, we all have our budgets, except for Kelsey . The goal is to enjoy what we made, so accomplish that anyway possible, hahahha! With that said, I love pouring beer from the taps out of the kegerator and so does anyone who stops by that I can trick into having a beer or chlorophyll into staying. It took me 9 months to get 2 taps, and it will take me another 3 months to get the 3rd tap, budgets and wants vs needs and my own personal vices, ciggies! I used a picnic tap for several months and the beer was lovely, but Lusty, you gotta get a tap or two. It isn't JUST bling, it is pretty awesome pouring that beer like your at a beer vs at a college kegger and it looks good. Do a DIY and enjoy the work and time it takes to build it. Just my $5 worth. One thing, you are right though the slope is slippery after that, shanks, tubing, regulator, co2 tank and other bits can add up. Cheers Norris 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Corner Brewing Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Norris! said: or chlorophyll into staying That would be chloroform, chlorophyll is the stuff the wheatgrass smoothie crew are looking for! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Norris! said: chlorophyll into staying 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris! Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, NewBrews said: That would be chloroform, chlorophyll is the stuff the wheatgrass smoothie crew are looking for! That is why I have to club em. Hmmm, thanks Mate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris! Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ben 10 said: Yes. Most sensible people would stay for the chlorophyll. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I used to not have a budget, not so these days. That's why I bought all that stuff back then instead of now Mind you, if I was setting it up now I'd just put a bit away each week and take a lot longer to get it all together, but I still would go the buy once and buy quality route. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Norris! said: ...I used a picnic tap for several months and the beer was lovely, but Lusty, you gotta get a tap or two. It isn't JUST bling, it is pretty awesome pouring that beer like your at a beer vs at a college kegger and it looks good. Do a DIY and enjoy the work and time it takes to build it. Just my $5 worth. I bought a 4-tap separator manifold ages ago with the plan of building the outer tap Keezer to house the extra kegs. I think I'm a beer pig & with the aromatic pale ales I regularly brew they never really sit around long enough to build up a stockpile, hence why I've never had to make room for more than two kegs in my temp controlled freezer warranting the upgrade. I admit I've laughed my arse off at posts the Otto man has posted over the last few years after he's had a few mates around for a session night on his beers. The catchup he's gone though in his brewing routine(s) to recover from that one night is funny as heck as I have noted how long it took him to get his stocks back in the sequences he likes. Absolutely hilarious, but I understand where he is coming from perfectly as I've had to go through the same recovery process occasionally. LOL Maybe if I kegged them in 5 litre containers like @porschemad911 does sometimes I'd have half a chance of running 4 taps at the one time. Cheers & good brewing, Lusty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschemad911 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Beerlust said: 5 litre containers Excuse me but they are 6 litre containers, 5 would be measly. I don't have shiny taps either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 At least it won't be as difficult getting stocks back up now with two ferment fridges. That second one could double as a keg storage fridge if I have a little stockpile at times and don't need two batches fermenting, since I'm only running two beer taps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerlust Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 8 hours ago, porschemad911 said: Excuse me but they are 6 litre containers, 5 would be measly. I don't have shiny taps either. Luv your work John. Cheers, Lusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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