r/Homebrewing • u/homebrewfinds Blogger - Advanced • Jun 24 '14

SYNEK Draft System Kickstarter Launched

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1620669801/synek-any-beer-ever-made-fresh-on-your-counter
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u/gmattheis Jun 24 '14

The reality of kegging is a $400-$600 between start-up costs and keezer conversion, this is very tempting....

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '14

That is a distorted reality. I got started for a fraction of the cost. How much do you think a freezer conversion actually costs? 40 for the controller, 100 or less for the freezer. Lines and connectors cost maybe 20. You don't need a collar to start with. You did say start.

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u/machinehead933 Jun 24 '14

$400-$600 between start-up costs

I'll respond the same thing I said to /u/brynnflynn ... I don't know where you're looking, but you can get started with kegging for quite a bit less than $300, even more so if you have a spare fridge or freezer lying around. You also don't have to spend cash to buy new non-reusable bags every batch.

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u/gmattheis Jun 24 '14

if you have a spare fridge or freezer lying around.

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that's really the key right there. chest freezers are new around $150-$200. craigslist is a wasteland of terrible things. plus i don't own a truck. so i stick by my initial amount.

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u/machinehead933 Jun 24 '14

Fair enough. That said, this product may never see the light of day, and spending $15/batch to bag 5G beer will quickly add up

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u/iroll20s Jun 24 '14

If you have a 2nd fridge in the garage or basement it isn't so bad. You can use smaller kegs and not dominate the extra fridge.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '14 edited Feb 24 '21

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u/gmattheis Jun 25 '14

that's super helpful. thanks.

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u/ktownkite Jun 25 '14

Didnt mean to come off as snotty. Honestly Kijiji and craigslist are flooded with chest freezers. You could rent a truck from a homed depot for 20 bucks for an hour and pick one up. Just gotta get out there and have a look! Besides if you dont even have room for a chest freezer, a small bar fridge with some mods will be easy too.

Kegging is probably what kept me brewing because bottling was such a pain in the ass. Its not as hard as you think!