Okay, so I’ve been wanting a kegerator for, like, forever. Finally pulled the trigger and decided to get a Beverage Air one. I’d heard good things, and honestly, I wanted something that would last. This wasn’t some cheapo project; I wanted the real deal.
Getting Started
First things first, I measured my space. About ten times. I didn’t want to get this giant thing delivered and then have it, you know, not fit. My space was a little tight, but I found a Beverage Air model that seemed like it would work. Then came the fun part – ordering it! I found what I wanted online and just waited for delivery day.
The Arrival and Setup
The delivery guys brought it in. It was definitely not something you are moving alone. It’s heavy! I unboxed everything, and it was pretty straightforward. The instructions were… okay. Let’s just say I’ve seen better, but they were good enough.
I connected the CO2 tank, which was a little fiddly, I had watched some random videos before so I could have a little bit basic knowledge. My first try, I definitely had a leak. You could hear it hissing. So, I tightened everything up a bit more, and that seemed to do the trick. No more hissing!
- CO2 Tank: Make sure it’s full!
- Regulator: This controls the pressure. Mess with this carefully.
- Coupler: This connects to the keg. Different kegs need different couplers.
- Beer Line: Clean this thing! Seriously.
- Faucet: The shiny part where the magic happens.
The First Pour (and Some Tweaks)
I tapped my first keg (a local IPA, naturally). The initial pour was… foamy. Like, mostly foam. Ugh. This is where the real fun/frustration began. I played with the CO2 pressure, lowering it a bit, and that helped. I also checked the temperature. It seemed a little warm, so I adjusted the thermostat. It took a few tries, and a few, uh, “test pours,” but I eventually got it dialed in.
Enjoying the Fruits (or Beers) of My Labor
Now, it’s pouring perfectly! Cold, crisp, and with just the right amount of head. It was totally worth the effort (and the minor headache of getting the pressure right). Having draft beer at home is amazing. I’ve cleaned the beer lines a couple of times, which is a bit of a pain, but necessary. Overall, I’m super happy with my Beverage Air kegerator. It’s built like a tank, and it keeps my beer at the perfect temperature. It will be perfect for the next party I have.
My final suggestion is just be patient during install, It might take a while to find the right balance of all settings.
