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Delicious chemistry!

Looks suspiciously similar to the Kegland series X. I'm wondering if they're made by the same Chinese manufacturer and re-branded?

Nice use of puppy pads. 😂

Anyone have experience or heard any reviews of the Vevor brand kegerators? Seem to have nice features for the price. Fan & digital controls, etc. I'm in the market and just curious...

Don't mind bottling. Although that could change in time. :) I've decided to give the Brewzilla a go. It's much less expensive than some other "systems", so I'm not investing a mint if things change later. Appreciate the feedback!

Thanks very much! I've pretty much decided on a chest freezer that I can ferment & dispense in.

Appreciate the feedback!

Thanks for the good info. What did you use for heating pads? I certainly would rather "try" to settle on a system that I'd use for a longer period of time vs. changing (spending $) every few months.

Thanks! Yeah, the responses I've gotten have lead me in that direction. Since all-grain brewing can be accomplished for much less money than kegging/temp control, spending the cash on the later seems the right way to go.

Thanks! Yeah, I definitely would rather make the right choices for me now rather than switch-up later and waste $.

Thanks! I might need to start monitoring craigslist. 😉

Thanks! I'd definitely like to "streamline" my process. Temperature control has definitely been on my mind. It can be challenging without some mechanical assistance.

Thanks for the tips! I have considered BIAB. I've come to realize temperature control might be the #1 issue for better beer.

You're right. I guess when I think of "all grain" I think of several vessels (Igloos). But, I guess it doesn't necessarily have to be that way.

Thanks! Right now brewing in the kitchen on gas stovetop. Works well for the boil of 5 gal. batches. Although I don't do a full volume boil. I'm leaning toward kegging because if I use a chest freezer or kegerator I could also ferment in them and have more control that way. Temperature...