So, you have hit the point in your home brewing that you want to start kegging. Besides the kegs, what equipment do you need to get started?

First, you will need somewhere to store your kegs. You need a place where you can hold your kegs and maintain the proper temperature. Kegerators are a great option, as these are specifically designed for beer distribution. Professional kegerators are built for use in restaurants and bars, so they are durable. However, they are also expensive. You can look at restaurant supply stores and search around and you can usually find used ones. However, these can still cost a good bit of money, anywhere from a few hundred dollars towards a thousand dollars.

For this reason, many home brewers choose to go the do it yourself route. If you have an old fridge or freezer, these are perfect for use as a kegerator. You will need to buy a conversion kit, because fridges and freezers aren’t designed for use as kegerators, but can easily be converted.

If you do not have an extra fridge or freezer, finding one shouldn’t be too hard. You can search craigslist, ebay or even look at yard sales. You can also find freezers that are perfect for keg boxes brand new for cheap, under $300.

The main thing you will need is to get a temperature control kit. This will maintain the temperature at the proper level for your beer. You will also need to purchase a CO2 tank, and a regulator for the CO2 tank. The regulator helps you to dispense your beer at the proper temperature, and allows you to know when you are getting low on CO2.

Next, you need hoses and connections. You need to connect your tank to the kegs and the faucets. Finally, you will need some sort of tap to dispense your beer. You can opt for a tower tap system, or you can just simply attach the taps to your kegerator. A cheaper option still is to use picnic taps, which are hoses attached to the keg with a dispenser on the end.

This whole set up will set you back a couple hundred bucks, it simply depends on what options you choose as a matter of personal preference. You can look online as many home brewing supply shops will carry complete home brewing kegging sytems to make your initial set up purchase easier.