Category Archives: Portable Serving

Tahoe Trails 64 Oz Insulated Growler

Tahoe Trails 64 Oz Grower

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64oz insulated bottle is perfect for keeping your drinks cold while on the go. Great for outdoor events, camping, parties, etc.
Double wall construction keeps your hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for an extended period of time
The BPA-free cap provides a high quality seal to keep your carbonated beverages from going flat quickly
18/8 stainless steel provides durability and outer powder coating prevents slipping
Thermal insulation barrier avoids sweating on the bottle
304/304, 0.6mm/0.5mm stainless, PP lid, water expanding inner wall(with seam)
Black powder coating
Finish types: Enamel

Tahoe Trails Water Bottle, 64 oz, Black – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Tips and Gear for Growler Filling

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FOUR x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts

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Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.

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From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

Applications:

PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
Draft Line Cleaning Projects: I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

Some carbonation cap models are universal fit and some work only with gas posts. For draft line cleaning projects to work well, at least in my opinion, the carb cap that’s used needs to be universal. As of this posting, the product page says this works with both liquid and ball lock posts. Check the product description for current specs.

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 4 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also: [3 PCS] MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter, Allow Gas In and Beer Out Simultaneously, Homebrew Kegging Soda Beer PET Bottles Ball Lock Type Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap 3-Way Connector – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Picnic Tap 2.1 – on sale for $26.95

Picnic Tap 2.1 – The Mother of All Taps – no beer line | no foam waste | no drips | no equal

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NO NEED FOR BEER LINE - tap directly from the keg ball lock post
Built-in Compact Progressive Flow Reducer (CPFR) for great pour
NO FOAM WASTE
NO DRIPS - you can throw your drip tray away!!!
NO EQUAL - nothing like it in the world. Made in USA with German disconnects as there is no US manfacturer of plastic disconnects. Sold and loved worldwide.

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Picnic Tap 2.1 is available in multiple configurations. It’s designed to have low thermal mass, reduce drips and has a built in flow compensator so no beer line is needed.

Feedback!

Some feedback we’ve received..

oilcreekbrewingco via Instagram – Just ordered some of these for beer fests. Tested it out today. They work so incredibly well!
foxhollowbrewingI via Instagram – love mine! It works great every time!

Picnic Tap 2.1 - ready to pour great glasses of beer directly from a keg or growler without beer line and drip tray. Made in USA. Ball Lock Low Profile (LOPRO).

Picnic Tap 2.1 - The Mother of All Taps - no beer line | no foam waste | no drips | no equal (Ball Lock). Made in USA.

Picnic Tap 2.1 - aka Better Tap - The Mother of All Taps - no beer line | no foam waste | no drips | no equal (Pin Lock)

2/22 1 PM Central: This is on sale for $26.95. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Picnic Tap 2.1 – The Mother of All Taps – no beer line | no foam waste | no drips | no equal (Ball Lock) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Other variations & sources

What Does a Flow Control Faucet Do?

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Free Replacement Gaskets w/Valuebrew Swing Top Growler Caps Purchase (converts regular growlers to swing top!)

Swing Top Growler Cap & Adapter from Valuebrew

These convert standard standard screw top growlers to a swing top closure. They are easy enough to install and uninstall that you can move them from growler to growler

These are an easy upgrade to standard growlers that generally seal better and look better. Very nice for when you’re locked into using a certain growler for a refill or to dress up cheap glass growlers.

Check out my Hands on Review!

This is really a re-announcement. These were available a few years back under the ToteGlass brand. They were very popular. They typically sold out in short order each time I posted that a batch was available. They became unavailable months ago. According to the product page, Valuebrew has worked with the manufacturer to re-introduce them!

Quantity discounts are available. Valuebrew also offers replacement gaskets.

For a limited time Valuebrew is including 3 free replacement gaskets when you buy 3 or more swing top caps. No coupon code required, just check the box to get your free gaskets. Price per cap drops the more you purchase with the 6 cap offering having the lowest price.

Note that you must use this link. The standard product page will not show the deal.

Swing Top Growler Cap & Adapter + FREE Replacement Gaskets

Standard Product Page: Swing Top Growler Cap & Adapter from Valuebrew

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Ferroday Stainless Carbonation Cap for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts – $9.98 matches Cyber Monday + Hands on Review

Stainless steel ball lock carbonation cap with barb. Includes replacement o-ring.

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[Heavy Duty Stainless Carbonation Cap]: High quality stainless steel carbonation cap, well made for rust resistance and corrosion-proof. Would last for a long time in good condition. A must have equipment for homebrew Carbonation.
[Great for Homebrew Carbonation/ Cleaning]: This ball lock carbonation cap is most used for homemade beverage carbonation, and meanwhile it is great for cleaning beer/ soda/ water/ juice lines. Easy to set up.
[Easy Forced Carbonation Drinks]: Ideal for forced carbonation drinks in PET bottles. Fit for most soft drink PET bottles. Just simply attach this cap with a PET bottle and a ball-lock gas disconnect to send CO2 into the bottle for beverage carbonation. Your homemade drinks will be right ready for drinking.
[Food Safe Gasket/ No Leaks]: We use premium material for the gaskets and o-rings. High resilient food safe rubber gaskets to seal against the threads and give you no leak connections! We updated our package with 2 more O-rings and 1 more gasket for replacement.
[No Regrets Purchase]: Stainless steel made carbonation cap weighs about 3.6oz. If any leaks, please change the O-ring or Gasket with the extra ones. We are committed to offering you high-quality products as well as superior service! Please feel free to tell if any problems, we would try our best to help. Lifetime technical support.

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Applications:

PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
Draft Line Cleaning Projects: I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

One of the questions that arises on these type of carb caps, is… does it work with both liquid and gas posts? Some models are universal fit and some work only with gas posts. For draft line cleaning projects to work well, at least in my opinion, the carb cap that’s used needs to be universal. I’m happy to report that the one I received did indeed work with both liquid and ball lock posts. Check product description for current specs.

Check out my Hands on Review of this great carb cap.

As of this posting this is on sale for $9.98. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

For some pricing clarity, this matches Amazon’s Cyber Monday 2023 deal.

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Counter Pressure Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Water Stainless Steel PET Bottle Filling Carbonation Cap & O-ring + Flat Gasket – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

FERRODAY Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Forced Carbonation PET Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Stainless Steel PET Bottle Carbonation Cap + O-ring + Gasket

Ferroday Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap Forced Carbonation PET Bottle Filling 5/16 Barb CO2 Coupling to Carbonate Soda Beer Stainless Steel PET Bottle Carbonation Cap + O-ring + Gasket

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THREE x Carbonation Tee Caps… $11.99 + free prime ship & Fun With Carbonation Caps

3 x Carbonation Cap Tees

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Realize Oxygen Free Carbonation on PET Bottle: simple tee fitting adapter enables you to attach both liquid and gas ball lock disconnect to carbonation cap and bottle at the same time, you don't need to switch gas ball lock to liquid disconnect avoiding oxidation of beer, provide an oxygen-free environment for your carbonation process on drinks bottles, beverage can keep fresh longer, you can turn a common soda bottle to a keg or pressurizable growler, great for all homebrewers.
Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: this kegging kit includes 3 pieces of carbonation cap tee adapters, which enables you to carbonate beer on several bottles in the meantime, awesome gadget kit for the homebrewer. you can use it to run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2. each carbonating cap tee fitting is backed by reliable product quality, we will unconditionally solve your problems if you are not satisfied!
No Leaking and Withstand 60-Psi Carbonation Pressure: these carbonation cap tee connectors come with sealing washers, which will prevent beverage leaking from the connection between the bottle and bottling cap tee adapter, enables you to close-transfer beer from your keg into a soda bottle. this tee fitting can withstands 60 psi carbonation pressure, counter pressure as you slightly unscrew to release pressure, dispense beer with a picnic tap and portable co2 source on-the-go.
Compatible with Standard Thread Plastic Soda Bottles: this 1-1/8-8UN female thread bottle filling cap 3-way connector is very handy for two liter soda bottle. fill the bottle with beer or soda, the female threaded end is to attach to your beverage vessel, the other 2 male threaded ends are to attach to your carbonation cap and ball lock disconnect, put bottle in refrigerator upright or sideways during carbonation process, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions: MRbrew carbonation cap tee adapter is made of healthy plastic, no odors, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks. there are a lot of things you can utilize this for, it allows you to serve your home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to your mobile kegging.

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2/18 5 AM Central: These are selling for just $11.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

[3 PCS] MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap Tee Adapter, Allow Gas In and Beer Out Simultaneously, Homebrew Kegging Soda Beer PET Bottles Ball Lock Type Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap 3-Way Connector – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Possible Applications…

… Line cleaning setup of convert compatible PET bottles to mini ball lock kegs – See: Hands on Review: Kegland Ball Lock Cleaning Kit – that features a different tee, but similar idea and…

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Tips and Gear for Growler Filling

Filling a growler or small draft dispenser from your draft setup is an easy and straightforward process. Here are some tips and tools for making this as easy and efficient as possible.

Tips and Gear for Growler Filling!

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Hands on Review: Kegland Inline Secondary Regulator

DuoTight Inline Regulator that has been updated to digital, see below for walk through of that process.

Multi-Pressure CO2 Options

Maintaining multiple CO2 pressures in your kegerator gives you the ability to… keep kegs at different pressures. This is a requirement to maintain different carbonation levels. It’s also handy if you want to force carbonate a keg more quickly, at a higher pressure, while maintaining your standard serving pressure on a keg that’s already being served or if you want to have a utility line for purging kegs and such. continues below…

The general options for pulling this off are…

A multi-pressure primary CO2 regulator – example. This has two (or potentially more) high pressure bodies that allow you set different pressures.
Secondary CO2 regulators – example. These have no ability to connect to a CO2 tank directly. They must be connected to a compatible primary.

Both good options, but generally expensive.

Kegland to the rescue. Kegland has introduced economical inline secondary regulators. As of this review there are three options.

Kegland DuoTight Compatible Inline Secondary CO2 Regulator with Gauge
- via MoreBeer
- via William’s Brewing
- via Great Fermentations
- via Keg Connection
- via Amazon
Duotight In-Line Regulator D1046 – DuoTight Compatible, No Gauge
Inline Secondary CO2 Regulator – This is the original version, what I’d call v1. It has no gauge and is not DuoTight compatible
- In-Line Secondary CO2 Regulator D1045 – via MoreBeer
- In-Line Secondary CO2 Regulator affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

But first, more about DuoTight!

Kegland’s DuoTight Fittings are designed to work with EVABarrier Double Wall Tubing. They offer quick, reliable connections, easy implementation, a variety of fitting options and feature amazing versatility. They’re also, generally speaking, very well priced. DuoTights are push to connect fittings and require no tubing clamps.

Check out my extensive Hands on Review

Hands on Review Kegland Inline Regulator w/Gauge

A look at the regulator. It has a pressure gauge, adjustment knob, inlet and outlet DuoTight ports and mounting holes.A closer look at the pressure gauge. This one goes to 60 PSI. Other gauge options may be available. This is a huge improvement vs v1. v1 feature no gauge. There is an updated DuoTight compatible inline (v2) version that has no gauge. That keeps costs down but still adds DuoTight compatibility. If you choose a model without a gauge, this is another great application of a Spunding Valve.

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Growler Filler for Perlick 600 Series Faucets

Extraordinary Jug and Growler Filler for standard faucets

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Fits the new 600 series per lick faucets does not fit any other faucets
Exclusively fits per lick 600 series faucets: 630, 650, 680, 690
Allows growlers to be filled bottom up
Reduces foam and wastage when filling growlers
12" long filling tube

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These allow you to easily attach a length of tubing to your compatible faucet for the purpose of filling a growler. They can just as easily be used to fill a small kegging system or small keg. Just use a longer piece of tubing.

Growler Filler for Perlick 600 Series Faucets (630) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Perlick Rebuild Kit: Parts List for Perlick 600 Series Faucets

Perlick Faucet - Flow Control - Model 650SS

Perlick 630SS Stainless Steel Draft Beer Faucet

Perlick Polished Chrome Finish Quality Faucet, US Beer Industry Standard, Silver

More Options:

MoreBeer offers two different growler fillers. One for standard faucets and one for Perlick 525 faucets. Just add a length of 3/8″ tubing to either one of these and you’re up and going. Fits Standard Faucets D1222 | Stainless Steel Growler Filler – Fits Perlick 630SS & 650SS D1226
Bev Rite-CP78 Draft Warehouse Extraordinary Jug – Growler Filler – for standard faucets
Intertap and Nukatap Faucets have a unique threaded design that allows you to swap out different accessories and spouts. Intertap has an accessory specifically for filling growlers – Intertap Growler Filling Spout – Related: Intertap Review, Nukatap Review
Lots more options – new options pop up all the time. Search Amazon for Growler Filler to shop around

Convert Standard Growlers to Swing Top!

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Ball Lock CO2 Injector… $19.49

Ball Lock CO2 Injector

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Use to serve your keg of homebrew on the go or as a backup in case you run out of CO2.

2/4 5 PM Central: This is selling for just $19.49. Shipping is also free to many US addresses. Prices and availability can change quickly. Check product page for current info – More About Prices

Okuyonic Draft Beer Dispenser CO2 Injector CO2 Charger Durable for Homebrew(Yellow) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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THREE x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts + Fun With Carbonation Caps!

More Info

Highlighted Features

Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.

Learn More

Applications:

PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
Draft Line Cleaning Projects: I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

MRbrew Plastic Carbonation Cap, 3 PCS Ball Lock Keg Post 5/16” Beer Line Nipple Barb Homebrew Kegging Soft Soda Drink PET Bottles Counter Pressure Bottle Filling Cap with Spare Sealing Gasket O-rings – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Faucet to Flare Adapter – Add a faucet to your homebrew keg QD + Portable Draft Serving Options Resource Post

Quick Disconnect Beer Faucet Adapter – 2 PCS Standard FFL Adapter Connect Faucet to Beer Keg Quick Disconnect, For Homebrewing Keg Beer Tap

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Highlighted Features

Include 2 PCS Quick Disconnect Faucet Adapter;
Standard Size for Adapter can Connect Draft Faucet Directly;
A Faucet Wrench will Assist you Assemble the Adapter to the Faucet more Easily;
Ball Lock Disconnect Thread or Pin Lock Disconnect Thread can Connect the Adapter;
！！PS！！:There are some faucet connectors in our products with wrong size. If you receive the goods and find that the size is wrong, don't worry. Please contact us and we will send you the correct accessories. We are very sorry for the inconvenience, and we will do our best to provide you with good products and services

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Notes from HBF: This adapter allows you to connect a faucet to a flare based homebrew keg disconnect.

LUCKEG Quick Disconnect Beer Faucet Adapter – 2 PCS Standard FFL Adapter Connect Faucet to Beer Keg Quick Disconnect, for Homebrewing Keg Beer Tap – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Tahoe Trails 64 Oz Insulated Growler

Tahoe Trails 64 Oz Grower

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Highlighted Features

64oz insulated bottle is perfect for keeping your drinks cold while on the go. Great for outdoor events, camping, parties, etc.
Double wall construction keeps your hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for an extended period of time
The BPA-free cap provides a high quality seal to keep your carbonated beverages from going flat quickly
18/8 stainless steel provides durability and outer powder coating prevents slipping
Thermal insulation barrier avoids sweating on the bottle
304/304, 0.6mm/0.5mm stainless, PP lid, water expanding inner wall(with seam)
Black powder coating
Finish types: Enamel

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Tahoe Trails Water Bottle, 64 oz, Black – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Tips and Gear for Growler Filling

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Hands on Review: Valuebrew Swing-Top Lid Adapter for Growlers – Convert Standard Growlers to Swing-Top Growlers! + Limited Time Free Gaskets

This handy assembly is designed to convert compatible standard screw top growlers to a swing top closure.

Limited Time Deal

For a limited time Valuebrew is including 3 free replacement gaskets when you buy 3 or more swing top caps. No coupon code required, Price per cap drops the more you purchase with the 6 cap offering having the lowest price.

Note that you have to use the link below to get the free gaskets, the standard product page doesn’t have the deal.

Swing Top Growler Cap & Adapter + FREE Replacement Gaskets

Standard Product Page: Swing Top Growler Cap & Adapter from Valuebrew

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Swing Top Growler Cap & Adapter – via Valuebrew
Swing Top Growler Cap & Adapter – in Black

In the package

A note on branding… When this review was first published these swing top caps were ToteGlass brand. They were very popular with HBF readers. They regularly sold out when I posted that they were available. At some point they just stopped coming back in stock. That lasted for months. That is until Valuebrew started carrying them. According to the product description, they worked with the manufacturer to bring them back!

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FOUR x Carbonation Caps for PET Bottles – works on gas AND liquid posts

More Info

Highlighted Features

Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.

Learn More

Applications:

PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
Draft Line Cleaning Projects: I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

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Hands on Review: KOMOS Rubicon Draft Jockey Box

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert. Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer. Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Komos Rubicon Draft Box

There is a lot of equipment out there for making draft homebrew mobile. Like different tools in a toolbox, each one is designed for a given situation. A draft box or jockey box is ideal for a group/party situation where you’ll be serving your beer away from your home. Or maybe it’s still at your home, but you’re serving your beer at a party in your backyard and don’t want to have a constant flow of people in & out of your house to refill their cups. A jockey box is made from a regular picnic cooler and has standard shanks/taps mounted through the wall, and a length of beer line inside sitting on ice to keep beer cold as it heads to the faucets.

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The first building block of a jockey box is the cooler you install the hardware in. The Komos Rubicon Draft Box uses a heavy-duty roto molded cooler as its base. It has a tough 2.5 mm thick skin, and in-between is filled with high density foam to provide insulation. With most coolers, you get all your heat transfer through a plastic-to-plastic fit with the lid. But the Komos has a thick, engineered seal, and uses two stretchy rubber latches to keep it compressed down tight. Rounding out its features, it has rope handles with molded grips, and 4 broad durable rubber feet on the bottom to prevent it from sliding around or scratching the surface it sits on.

Anti-Skid Feet on Bottom of CoolerLid SealThreaded Drain Plug with SealStretchy Rubber Latches to Hold Cover ClosedRope Handles and Grips

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Withstand 60-PSI Carbonation Pressure, Complete No Leaking Sealing O-Ring Design and Huge Upgrade From Old Plastic Version: MRbrew carbonation cap comes with necessary brewing sealing o-rings and washer replacemets to prevent leaks, there is a big flat gasket inside this carbonation cap compared to the old version plastic bottle filling cap, can run your carbonator at 60 psi pressure and hold pressure overnight, beer will not go flat, make a airtight seal and good fit for force carbonation.
Sealing Gasket is Not Easy to Fall Out and Include 5/16 Barb Fitting Spare O-ring: the inside rubber sealing gasket features a right size for being placed tightly inside carbonating cap, which will stay in on its own when unscrewing off bottle filling cap, also provide 5/16'' beer nipple barb sealing o-ring replacements even such o-ring is screwed inside getting well protected. unlike other polished finish carbonation caps, you can grip this plastic carbonation cap easily when removing.
Unique Carbonation Cap Keg Post is Perfect for Ball Lock System and Removable Beer Barb: carbonation cap features a unique keg post that has versatility and ease of use, can connect to both gas and liquid disconnects easily, beer 5/16'' hose barb not only enables carbonation cap to carbonate, but to be used for liquid connections and for cleaning as well. made of healthy plastic, no odors, no burrs or unfinished machining anywhere, will not bring strange smell to the carbonation drinks.
Screws onto Standard 2L Soda Bottles Very Securely: this soda drink bottle filling cap features a great accuracy 1-1/8-8UN female thread that can be comparable to the thread of stainless carbonation cap, merge with the plastic PET bottle threads very smoothly, seals the bottles well without needing much torque, screws on and off of bottles easily creating a perfect tight seal every time, excellent tool if you are making homebrewing and kegging.
Perfect for Various Brewing Occasions and Reduce CO2 Loss when Do Brewing Cleaning: carbonation cap is a cool way to re-carbonate beverage quickly, no foaming, great alternative for growlers, allows you to serve portable home brew beer, soda water, iced tea on barbecue, beach, lake or holiday parties, other outdoor activities, brings big convenience to mobile kegging. also can run the cleaner through beer lines from a small soda bottle preventing a larger keg from wasting more co2.

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PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
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Stainless Steel Carbonation Cap

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Heavy Duty Stainless Steel for Carbonation Cap, Perfect Polishing Surface,with two free Food Grade Silicone Seal Rings;
Unique Machined the Carbonation Cap, can fit Both Black Liquid Ball Lock Disconnect and Grey Gas Ball Lock Disconnect;
The Carbonation Cap can fits Most Soft Drink PET Bottles, easy to Counter Pressure Bottle Fill PET Bottles;
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Potential Uses:

PET Bottles as Growlers: These are generally intended to convert 1L and 2L bottles to growlers. Fill up a 1L or 2L PET bottle with your favorite homebrew. Put one of these on (purge the headspace by squeezing if you want to) and then pressurize for transport. This should help to reduce oxygen pickup and maintain carbonation levels.
Fine tune or rapidly carbonate beer: You can also use this cap to rapidly carbonate beer. Same process as for transport, just set your regulator to the proper pressure and shake or agitate the PET bottle to help introduce CO2. Or hook it up to CO2 and let it sit in you kegerator.
Draft Line Cleaning Projects: I have developed three draft line cleaning projects using similar SS Caps – Build A Recirculating Draft Line Cleaning Pump | Mark II Keg and Carboy Cleaner Draft Line Cleaning Pump Conversion | Building a Simple Ball Lock Draft Line Flushing Setup
Related Top Post: Fun with Carbonation Caps!

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