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The mini-kegs I use are only 1.25 gallons and I use a phil-tap system so pressure is constant and easy to use. I've done many various brews (brewing since '95) and never had an issue w/ the mini-keg system.
 
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I've often thought about the mini-kegs. However bottles are free and hassle enough for me. I have a nice system and sometimes the lady of the house help by capping while I fill.
 
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thats cool, different strokes for different folks. I got tired of bottling and needing the space for them.
 
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That maple bacon sounds friggin good. Big thumbs up on your abilities for brewing. I don't have the patience for that.
 

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That looks good, going to try one of my blueberry stouts in just a bit. Hope its ready to roll.
 
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Well I found a company selling some bottle wax stuff for a decent deal. I figured since I give my annual imperial stout as Christmas beer to family as a gift of sorts I'd make it look bad ass. So I got some bottle wax.

This was a test run on the seven sample bottles I have set aside. I intend to buy a dry metallic copper powder pigment to add on the real bottles. I think the gray is a nice contrast though.
 
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