Turn a Watermelon Into a Cocktail Keg

posted on August 25, 2009 in Faucet & Shanks

If you are looking for a replacement shank and draft beer faucet, you can’t really go wrong with this model. The kit is made from high quality materials and is a classic chrome and black. The handle is made from a high quality plastic and should be able to stand up to plenty of use.
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The faucet knob is also chrome and has a brass lever, designed to last as well. The shank itself is 4 inches with an easy-flowing quarter-inch bore. You may recognize this specific model, as well.

If you read Food Network Magazine and you’re a fan of cocktails, you may have seen the 4 inch shank kit they had in a recent edition. This is the very same one. You can liven up your cocktail party or add some magic to your cookout by using your faucet to do something a little different.

If you cut the top off of a watermelon and scoop out the insides, just like you would with a pumpkin, you can turn the fruit into a tasty summer drink. Then, you just tap the bottom of the watermelon and insert the faucet.  Fill the watermelon with the drink mixture and you have a real conversation starter at your next event.

The draft beer faucet obviously works very well for traditional kegerators, but with a little ingenuity and some creative drinks recipes, you can use it for getting people talking about your party. The piece is still made of high quality materials and will last you a long time on a normal use, but if you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor event, it offers you a great way to get it done.

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A Polished Brass Bar Foot Rail is the Finishing Touch For Your Home Bar

posted on August 16, 2009 in Bar Accessories

If you have gone through the expense of installing a new bar in your house, you don’t want to shortchange yourself by skimping on the details. If you choose to install polished brass bar foot rails you will be completing your look and adding a little extra functionality to your bar.

It is a simple install and figuring out what you need to order is easy. If you have a non-standard or custom bar, you can also get custom foot rails to match your bar.

The first thing to figure out is exactly what pieces you will need to get and how you determine what kind to get. The finish on the bar rails is the first thing to decide on.

There are several different finishes to choose from including brushed or stainless steel, wooden railings and the ever-popular polished brass for the classic look. The length of the tubing is crucial but easy to figure out just by measuring the length of the area where you want to install the railing.

You will need corner pieces as well, either 90 or 135 degrees depending on the bar corner. You will have to get brackets to hold the railing in place. You need to buy enough to place them every four feet or so as that will give them the stability they will need to support someone.

The last thing to buy is the end cap for the railing. These come in many different styles and are great for adding a little extra accent to your utility. They are also interchangeable and the metal pieces will work even with wooden railings.

The installation process is easy and should be fairly fool proof. You will get instructions with your standard bar rail set. If you have a custom bar and need to order a custom railing, you will get instructions that match all of the parts you ordered.

Even if your bar is standard, most companies will build you a custom piece if you are just looking to take your bar to the next level. While installing the pieces is pretty easy, choosing a style may be pretty hard. But you can have a peace of mind knowing that the pieces are all easily swapped out if your décor changes or you just want something different.

Style is not the only reason to get a foot bar, anyone who sits at your bar is going to appreciate a place to rest their feet. You will also get some extra protection for the outside of your bar when you put in a foot rail. The people who sit at your bar won’t kick the wood panels if they have a nice foot rail to rest their feet on.

If your bar is going to see a decent amount of use, you definitely want to install a good foot rails. Not only will your bar look even better, you will also get the extra functionality that comes along with having a quality foot rail installed.

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Buy a Kegerator Conversion Kit for That Old Fridge

posted on August 7, 2009 in Uncategorized

Anyone who likes to throw parties or have gatherings with friends knows how important good beer is. Some people will suffice with a cooler filled with cans. But that just leaves you with pounds of water and warm wet beers after the party is going. But there is a better option for people looking to get the ultimate party piece for their functions.

Buying a kegerator can be too expensive for some people. But how many people have a spare fridge in the garage with a few beer or maybe some extra condiments in it? That fridge could make the perfect kegerator with nothing more than a Kegerator Conversion Kit. Conversion kits do not even cost more than a tap and CO2 kit. All you need is the old fridge, so long as it still works.
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You can have the ultimate beer dispensing unit that you can customize however you want. There are hundreds of kegerator accessories to choose from to make your kegerator your own. And it could not be easier to install.

It comes with all the instructions you need and the cost is next to nothing compared to what you get. Impress everyone and keep the cold beer flowing from the tap for days with a full sized kegerator of your own. You only need the conversion kit.

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