What are /r/CraftBeer's favorite Products & Services?

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https://www.amazon.com/hOmeLabs-Beverage-Refrigerator-Cooler-Adjustable/dp/B0786TJC33/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 - paid $150'ish, free shipping because Amazon. Love it, and fits a ton.

Have you tried 'Fiz'? It's available on Android. Unfortunately it hasn't been updated in a long time and the second playthrough is rather similar to the first, but I still had quite a bit of fun with it.

He definitely did. Here's a Buzzfeed article from 2014 referencing it.

edit to add: it's even in the book published in 2011

Feel free to check out my friend's instagram. He and I threw together BeersIn so anytime someone hashtags an instagram pic with 'BeersInCityname', it cascades the pics to our site and Facebook groups. Have a few thousand followers on a few of them so far :)

I guess this goes without saying but make sure when you pour it from the bottle you just tip the bottle upside down over the glass and let it drain. Also, I drink left hand milk stout from a Spiegelau https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTPUT3S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nAYtub02QEWZQ Happy drinking!

I always thought it would be fun to have a sim that was similar to Pocket League Story

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.soccer2_en

Or any other of the story games. Only you're trying to balance the budget between hiring a good team with good stats, better ingredients, expanding footprint, and new equipment. Would be a blast of pulled off right.

Ultimate Pint - Perfect Pint Glass to Explode Flavors and Maximize Beer Enjoyment - Exclusive Nucleated Hop Leaf Over 100 Points of Nucleation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT9RIFZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q05M8K816C4FNHE8WCRB

BTW, Mike (Karnowski, Zebulon founder) wrote one of the best homebrew books out there: Homebrew - Beyond the Basics. Amazing book that makes transferring to all grain make sense.

New Air NBC126SS02. Kicks ass so far and thank you!   https://www.amazon.com/NewAir-NBC126SS02-Beverage-Refrigerator-Degrees/dp/B07PH477F8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=beer+fridge+with+glass+door&qid=1603288904&sprefix=beer+fridge&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9HS6LE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8JnGFb02J115S

Here is the lamp kit I bought. We used washers, glue, and additional nuts to make a base at the top. Then screwed the lamp parts into that.

Also a mini keg of hopslam sounds awesome!

Couple more suggestions: 1) I don’t see Tree House on this list. They always have a lot of other beers besides their IPAs, and IMO, they do them well. We had some really good Czech dark lagers and doppelbocks when we were there in May. 2) There’s a little brewery further East from Portland called Boothbay Craft Brewery. Good beer, really good food, and a cool vibe. They had a two beers of note: Agrios & Steganos. Both phenomenal.

I usually call it BBQ sauce when I ship my stuff to buddies via UPS. I use a Styrofoam mold inside that fits a box, I think it's 8 wine bottles... so you can double stack the cans and use the wine mold to fit a bomber bottle.

https://www.amazon.com/U-Haul-Shipping-Bottles-Styrofoam-Inserts/dp/B07PT6XJBZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2DORU3IBGGIU7&keywords=wine+box+shipping&qid=1662050142&sprefix=wine+box+shipping%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-5

Snagged a bottle in a trade and naturally shared it with a few craft enthusiasts. It’s been sealed in the fridge for a little over a week, but it’s still carbonated just fine thanks to one of these doohickeys.

Barrel, chocolate, and maple. Smooth and just the tiniest hint of bubbles. It’s delicious, but I’m not sure I’d pay what it goes for on secondary. Glad I finally got to try this one.

It's this one.

Kalamera 93 Can Compressor Beverage Refrigerator https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CVW9454/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_5A3W34ZAAWBQH8DEZYC0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It's been good though I wish it would fit 500ml bottles upright. Means all those bottle conditioned pale ales have yeasty bits floating round when I pour.

It’s almost a perfect replica. The only tricky thing was getting the joystick perfectly calibrated with Project64. But the grip, button action, etc is all perfect. The controller is slightly lighter due what I assume is a more streamlined and slimmed down components inside.

This is what I got: https://www.amazon.com/LUXMO-PREMIUM-Controller-Controllers-Raspberry/dp/B07QZQNJDT

Was just stating the facts my friend.

BCBS was craft, it's no longer craft. Quite literally the definition of craft beer is beer made by an independent smaller brewery. Last I checked AB In Bev is a mega-corporation, not an independent brewery. You can do all the mental gymnastics you'd like, as can others on this thread crying "but it's craft!," it was , it no longer is.

Definition of craft beer : https://www.groupon.com/articles/what-is-craft-beer

Claiming BCBS is craft beer is like saying Budweiser is craft beer.

And to make it even worse, when you buy Goose Island you're supporting AB In Bev locking out more and more competition.

No problems with charging what the market will bear for a beer of course, but don't go and say you support craft beer by buying beer made by a mega-corporation.

Sure Goose Island is a great entry beer, but once you know, you know. Like you said, use the knowledge to help people drink independent and good beer. Not keep throwing money to a product that you can bet is changing as AB In Bev decides production costs are too high.

Troy did hard time at both AB and MC (tour guide and intern at Coors!) proper (and Bristol BC) before earning free rein at AC Golden. [source ~34m50s: http://s125483039.onlinehome.us/archive/sourhour2014_11.mp3]

In fact, his father was a long time career Coors/macro scientist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorycaseyphd

They make insulated glass water bottles. Could try one of those.

32 oz Glass Water Bottle - Nylon Bottle Protection Sleeves, Stainless steel Lid, And 1L Time Marked Measurements, Reusable, Eco-Friendly, Safe for Hot Liquids Tea Coffee Daily https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07KSKVYNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_60924B440KXADBV6CSP3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

H2OPS original flavor seltzer water. Highly recommended- https://www.amazon.com/H2OPS-Sparkling-Hop-Water-Unsweetened/dp/B099828L9G/ref=sxin_19_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?crid=YCSKQX56ION8&cv_ct_cx=h2ops+sparkling+hop+water&keywords=h2ops+sparkling+hop+water&pd_rd_i=B099828L9G&pd_r...

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Nah, but I did find these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XH6639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_R2HSKMEBGA6A308FXGH8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SD9PNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_N9SGTS0Y20T17ZCFP6S9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

On amazon. They are intended for wine but work perfect for beer bottles too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KG1XM7T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The teku holder was just an under cabinet one from Amazon that I drilled into the top. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071W82Y8T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm actually buying another one to put over on the right side as well

Here's something that fits into the "anything" category! I have been using a lightweight slim cooler to transport and chill my craft cans and bottles.
Here is the one I have :

https://www.amazon.com/ZeeCoolers-Slim-Cooler-10-Can-6-Bottle/dp/B07DJ1LZT5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543164433&sr=8-3&keywords=slim+cooler

It seems to be made of high-quality materials and keeps em cold for a while. I have had no problems thus far.

Chest freezer is the best for something like this. Especially if you want to swap to kegs or mix both. I would recommend something like this if you go with a freezer.

If you have a homebrew shop near you, you can buy a bottle capper for like $20 and recap, or tighten the caps. Hell, you could probably just bring your bottles there and they'll let you recap it for free. Or if you know someone who homebrews, or if there's a brewery near you that caps their beer, etc.

The most common caper is called the "Red Baron Bottle Capper." Here's what it looks like:

https://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-1170-Baron-Bottle-Capper/dp/B001D6KGTK

I've been using a couple of these for years, and couldn't be happier with them. They definitely feel like the best "bang for the buck" to me.

Beer fridge https://imgur.com/a/QenV5

The link is a post of my old setup and current setup.

My first setup was a result of me checking Craigslist constantly to find wine fridges. Found 2 and used those for a while.

The new setup was achieved when I went to a local furniture auction and won it for $300.

I would either look for good deals on commercial wine fridges or buy a garage fridge and something like this to control the temp:

Inkbird Pre-Wired Dual Stage Digital Temperature Controller Outlet Thermostat 110V, 1100W Heating and Cooling for Fermentation Kegerator Heating Mat ect https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015E2UFGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OKCNzbB8YSKW1

Pretty sure it's this model, now on sale for $260:

https://www.amazon.com/Danby-Beverage-Center-Stainless-DBC120BLS/dp/B002MPLYEW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503680575&sr=8-2&keywords=danby

I bought this freezerless refrigerator from Lowe's and regulate the temperature using the same item others mentioned here.

Danby 120 Can Beverage Center, Stainless Steel DBC120BLS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MPLYEW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nRWyzbVT8575G

I have one of these. I bought it in December 2014 and it is still working perfectly.

http://i.imgur.com/fn07THh.jpg

This was the one I'm talking about. https://www.amazon.com/EdgeStar-Full-Size-Kegerator-Cooler/dp/B0170NWHDM but I have no cabinets near unless the ones on top of my fridge? About how long of tubing did you get? The only other option would be to put it into my garage but I'm afraid winter won't do it well.

I paid around $950. Looks like they're selling for a bit more than that on Amazon.

If you guys are in the MA area try our app brü. It notifies you as soon as Treehouse releases what will be on tap. It also lets you rate the beers and talk to others with the app (asking about line times, trades, and silents).

We are working on expanding the app to more breweries but as of right now it's just treehouse. Check it out

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moyersoftware.bru