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Old 07-12-2008, 08:52 PM
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As I am almost finished with my refrigerator conversion, I've only the exterior painting left, I am looking for suggestions.

I will be using the dual tap shank. I figure that I will have room for a half keg of my favored beer & a sixth of something else. I am looking for something crisp & refreshing. I really enjoyed A-B's Doc Otis Hard Lemonade but it would seem A-B stopped production. I'm thinking a hard apple cider might be good. The only one I've tried, Ace Apple, was not what I was expecting. It almost reminded me of carbonated sauerkraut juice.

So, do you guys have any suggestions for a hard cider or hard lemonade in a 1/6?

I'll try & post the conversion process when I'm done. I think you will like it.

EDIT: I also acquired the double gauge - two keg regulator. I'm hoping the pressure settings for a hard cider will be similar to those of the beer settings. Ideas?

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Old 07-13-2008, 10:13 PM
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Alright guys, I'va been heppin' y'all with your refrigeration & elec questions.
At least one of you must have an opinion on a hard cider or a hard lemonade & it's settings. Throw THE ICEMAN a bone will ya'?
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Old 07-14-2008, 08:16 AM
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Alright guys, I'va been heppin' y'all with your refrigeration & elec questions.
At least one of you must have an opinion on a hard cider or a hard lemonade & it's settings. Throw THE ICEMAN a bone will ya'?
My favorite cider is Magner's, but good luck finding a keg of it, I'm sure it would put a nice dent in your wallet. Strongbow is another good one, but again, probably not too easy to find on tap. Those are both imports from Europe, and I'm not sure which coupler they would use.

After that, depending on availabilty, this is the order I would pick a cider

Woodpecker
Woodchuck

I like Mike's Hard Lemonade, it's good on a float trip when it's 98 degrees out there. Again, don't know if they even keg that.

And if you haven't painted your fridge yet, I'd go with a timeless candy apple red.
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Old 07-14-2008, 04:29 PM
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Thanks for the great info cs.
And I have already started the paint job. It is a metallic black base coat with blue & yellow flames going up the front.
I believe you will approve.

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Old 07-14-2008, 04:47 PM
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I personally like Woodchuck its great out the tap
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Old 07-18-2008, 10:22 AM
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I have to say that my favorite is "K" cider but it's hard to find. As someone already said Strongbow is pretty good. You might have also want to try Hardcore. I believe it's made by Sam Adams.
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