Biermaxx mini kegerator/dispenser

[wartotojas]

Hi All,

Looking for a bit of advice or your opinions. Currently planing to start using mini kegs as bottling is the worst part of homebrewing for me. Main reason for choosing mini kegs is very limited space in my apartment, so corny kegs are not an option at the moment. While wondering around and trying to read as much as I can about mini kegs came across this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Biermaxx-Bierzapfanlage-mit-3-CO2-Kapseln-Bier-Kuhlsystem-Zapfanlage-/261985503721?hash=item3cff8d89e9

Question is if anyone uses something similar?

This looks like a good value for me and would be handy to have it. Keep them kegs cool all the time and not to use up space in a fridge. New co2 dispenser for mini kegs is around 55e on its own here, so this is why I would rather buy Bier Maxx.

Any opinions are welcome and thanks for feedback

[donnchadhc]

Thinking of getting one of these myself, did you pull the trigger? Wondering if the tap can be half pulled to give some form of flow control?

[wartotojas]

ordered one, on the way via DHL, should have it by the end of the week

will see how good it is gonna be. I wonder if there is gonna be any room to modify it and adapt some sort of co2 regulator, or even hook it up to external tank so wouldn't have to play around with them 16g co2 capsules

[darren996]

They look good. Can u do a review when you get it. I had a mini keg system but sold it on because I didnt have the space in the fridge, but this would be ideal if it can chill the kegs

[wartotojas]

I am not the best reviewer but will definitely give my impressions on it. oh, and don't have any homebrews in minikegs yet, so this might only be in few weeks time.

[darren996]

No hassle... keep us posted, maybe a few unboxing pics... get brewin...

[wartotojas]

sure, will keep you updated.

these are selling like hell on eBay, so hopefully they are worth some time and money anyways

[phoenix]

I bought one of these myself today, one would assume the kegs from HBC will fit?

https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/minikeg-and-bung-p-351.html

[darren996]

Looks to be a standard keg
http://www.humleland.dk/BierMaxx.htm

[wartotojas]

i'd say the standard ones goes into it.

better be, I have six of them lined up already and some beer to be kegged in next few days   

[wartotojas]

Mine arrived today. Here are some pics for those who are interested.

Few first impressions:
-Quality seems to be reasonable for the price
-Detailed manual included (need to read it first though)
-Bigger than I imagined
- co2 flow can be adjusted, there is a knob on top (didn't see that mentioned in any descriptions)
-temperature display seems to be very accurate.
-beer flow can be adjusted as tap looks like is not just on/off (that need to be confirmed with actual beer  )

will play around with it more after work.

[molc]

Wow, it's big! Well wear, let us know how you get on.

[Leann ull]

wonder could you mod it to replace those fecky co2 canisters?

[darren996]

So can you set a temp on it? Will it chill the beer or will it just keep it cool? Let us know how you get on with it

[phoenix]

So can you set a temp on it? Will it chill the beer or will it just keep it cool? Let us know how you get on with it

I got mine today too, looks great. Yes you can set a temp and it will chill down to and maintain that temp. Manual says it can take up to 15 hours to get down to serving temp from room temp, so not sure how practical that is. Says you are better off keeping your next keg in the fridge ready to go.