Square One Keg Fail
Вставка
- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Subscribe, Like, Leave A Comment
Glassware:amzn.to/3aPUYll
Glass Cleaning: amzn.to/3uMaW79
Recently on Shark Tank - Season 14 Episode 6
They features a product that talked being the more "efficient" mini keg.
Well being a previous Taproom owner, avid homebrewer, and maker of many kegerators, I know what it takes to build a mini beer/beverage dispenser.
Here is why I believe the Square One Keg is a waist of time and not worth your money.
Square One Keg: $279.00
- amzn.to/40ZKsQn
Build Your Own Hops And Brews Style: $117.95
- Mini Keg Growler 64oz: amzn.to/3Kc3lKe
- Top Adapter: amzn.to/3XAOZ9l
- Tap Handle: amzn.to/3KaG9M8
- Regulator: amzn.to/3Is6MuT
Cheaper route, not as cool because the top adapter has to stay on it: $89.99
- amzn.to/3YRdb8n
Co2:
- amzn.to/3YOhqRS
Camera: amzn.to/3aS2D2K
Lens: amzn.to/2OZIDm2
Lens: amzn.to/3unfrFQ
Lights: amzn.to/2O1nKX5
Tripod: amzn.to/3sldkAH
WANT TO CONTACT ME?
Chat me up at: MyBeerChannel@Yahoo.com
$10 off First Purchase on TAVOUR - Promo Code: HOPSANDBREWS
Untappd: untappd.com/user/HopsAndBrews
Facebook: / hopsnbrews
Twitter: / hopsandbrews
Instagram: / hopsnbrews
TikTok: / hopsandbrews
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/la-l...
License code: ZM7RKRBRX3RUIEGJ
#sharktank #squareone - Навчання та стиль
W as always. And I don't think enough can be stressed on how scalable this approach is.
Also with this setup you can hook it upto any homebrew equipment or probably even brewery too
great vid man! your channel should grow fast with that type of production!
i like both approaches to the drink dilemma👍
@@WorknDirt thanks man
So glad I came across this video. Cause I was thinking am I really gonna spend money on this metal box. Nice save.
The only thing I think I like with the square keg, is that in my fridge I can store things on top of it. It seems more…I don’t know, space friendly, than the round keg.
But I think I can get over that for over $100 bucks in savings.
Yea thats kind of my main point. That is the only benefit is that it's square, but is it worth over double the price.
Dude!! You just saved me so much! LoL
Plus the reg cylinder style fits perfectly inside a cooler !😊
Yea its amazing what a little search for parts can save people money. Other than yhe square part everything else you can buy way cheaper and it's the exact same
Late to the party. This is the best made video I’ve seen on the subject. Thank you for making it
Your welcome. Never to late, I made a shorter edited video of this with updated prices. Actually went a little cheaper
New to your channel and loving your videos! Question...I am curious about the Pinter 3 home brew kit, Would this be a really good idea to pair up with the Pinter? to pour the Pinter Home Brew into once it has finished brewing? or does the Pinter 3 pretty much do the same thing in a way? Thanks
I'm not familiar with the Pinter Home Brew system. But from looking at it and just doing a quick research. No I don't like that system. it appears to be a all in one system where you just add water and the bag of malt (which has the hop flavor added to it). these beer they offer too are probably very low abv. this system also means the yeast sediment is on the bottom of the tank. looks like a fun first home brew project but really for the same price you can get the bigger equipment. There was a system called the Pico Brew System I always wanted to try out. but that's around 250$.
but for your question. yes you could transfer that beer into the system I built in the video. you could literally put anything you wanted. that's the beauty of it.
@@HopsAndBrews Thanks so much for the reply!
@@VapnFagan no problem
You will have to assemble 2 of that size which give or take will cost the same as the square keg. I did see an add for the SK on holiday special for 200.00 which effectively is cheaper then two of these set ups. Making one tho is pretty cool. But from a cost standpoint and esthetics standpoint I’d probably just buy the SK. Merry Christmas !
Incorrect, to match the size of the square keg is only $10 more for the larger size container. They have 4 different sizes and each are only $10 more for each additional size. And buying 2 individual ones is cheaper than one, thus allowing for 2 different style of drinks. Plus you can just buy 1 co2 connector and tap and just swap it out cutting cost even more. Cant do that on a square keg
@@HopsAndBrews touché
Video was super helpful
Thanks man
good info!
Thank you, I condensed this one down to just build the keg in a recent video with updated prices. Its even cheaper now.
Professor Hops back at it again!
They are saying that because it's square and made in America they can charge you 170$ more....ummmm no sorry you dont
It’s a damn rectangle people 😅
While it is cheaper the top part is bulky does take up space. So in order to take it somewhere or you have to take it apart and put it back together. Yes it only takes a few seconds but let's be honest and think about it. Let's say your relaxing at home and you want a beer on tap so what do you do? You can go to the kitchen, take the growler out, go to the kitchen drawer,find the spout, put the spout on, screw the CO2 cartridge on and then you can pour yourself a beer on tap. Or if you take it somewhere like a gathering or tailgate party. There's always gonna be a moment where you forget to bring a part for the thing to work.The convenience of not having to assemble it every time I want it to use versus having a square design which is longer but, smaller allows to keep those attachments on the whole time.
I dont think you understand how the square one works.... You have to do the exact same thing to the square keg. You still have to put in a co2 carriage, (however on both, once you do that you dont have to take it off till you are empty. Also All you have to do is actually find a different handle for mine (which I did for $5) and it fits in my fridge just fine. Also are you saying that the convenience for a 1 sec longer time frame of getting your beer is worth over 2x in price? If you spent the exact same amount of money on a SquareKeg as the option I present, you would be able to have 2 kegs, and enough money to buy beverages to fill both of them up. The only option the Square keg gives you is slightly different storage options...but is that really worth over 2x in price?
@@HopsAndBrews I had a feeling that you could lea e the CO2 cartridge on after you screw it on. What I did not know was there was a diff handle you can buy so it can fit in the fridge.
How long does a c02 cartridge last?
@@phochman1 about 2.5 fills
Where can you get those c02 cartridges?
Great video! Have a quick question. You demonstrate how easy it is to pop off the tap and CO2 cartridge attachment. My question is, will it retain some pressure to keep the beer fresh once removed or do you have to leave the cartridge attachment on? If so removing both would be great for refrigerator storage and just pop them on when you want a beer.
it keeps the co2 in and keeps the beer or beverage completely sealed.
Wow thank you for sharing. I was thinking about getting that square keg but after seeing this I’d rather make one myself! Thank you
I guess they are actually on sale right now so a cheaper price, but I prefer this style still
excellent video...
Thank you!
Thanks man! 🍻
no problem
😂 you lost me when I had to order 100 things to get the same thing.
Ordering 5 thing to get the same item for under half the price. If that's to much work for you, I wonder how you make a sandwich
@@HopsAndBrews 😂
AWSOME - loved your example way better
thank you!
Thanks for the video. I was trying to figure out why the Square Keg costs $289 now. Made no sense. What a rip off...
the only thing nice about it is that its square so it fits better in a fridge. But to me that makes it hard to carry around. The round kegs have handles and way cheaper
They are hard to make bro I litterally know the guy who invented it
@@largentanthony19 being hard to make doesn't negate my point. I would love to talk to the guy. I don't think the company is bad or the people there are bad. Just that its way over priced, and for more than half you get 90% of the same features in something else
Facts. So happy I just saw this video, was planning to buy a square keg in the future. Fuck no, not anymore.
could you run nitrogen cartridges in this too? for Guiness and nitro coffee?
Yes you just need to buy the nitro tap
Any way i can use this and NOT carbonate my cocktail?
yes just lower the pressure. You can add just enough to push this out. Also the more sugar in the beverages the more co2 you need to use to carbonate it. So just find the right level for you and you will be fine
How do you clean it? Just curious what the best way is.
The small keg version u make. Just soap and water. If you have old beer in there that got stuck you will probably need a scrub brush. Unlike the square keg you will be able to see inside of what you might have missed. The square keg you can easily miss the bottom 4 corners because you can't see them
@@HopsAndBrews very cool, thank you for saving me $200! I'm going to buy this for some old fashioned cocktails. Happily subscribed and liked.
@@Timbochop oh yea I do the same thing. And upgrading the keg size is way cheaper too
Do they hold the same amount of beer?
the one I use in the video is 64oz. but they make a 64, 128, and higher. each size up is only $10 more. so way more savings still
I guess this is why the price is now $200 bucks for the square keg.
your welcome. but it's only that price on their website, not Amazon or others.
How does it stay cold
by putting in an fridge or ice
this lasts pretty long? Whats so different from like a uKeg Go? wont it last just as long? $99 ukeg go is a steal, but want my beer to last more than 12 hours. I do like how you were able to disconnect the regulator without dropping all the C02, not sure if the uKeg can do that
I have a 124oz uKeg and for the first 3 months liked it. But regular broke seal and handle broke very quick. I also found the pressure valve to be inaccurate. But 99$ for a uKeg Go might be worth it as I paid a premium for mine bc I bought it when they first came out. I do like this method a bit better bc if 1 part breaks. Ita very easy to buy the replacement part by itself instead of dealing with uKegs customer servers (which told me in simple terms I was sh!t out of luck, and needed to buy new parts from them)
@@HopsAndBrews Thanks! Your right, I would prefer to be able to repair. Plus, I also want to maybe add the remote handle/filler(??) Not sure what thats called, but the ability to string out a few feet of hose to a handle/filler. Will need to search amazon for one
@@NRYT2360 yea my option does allow for more options than the uKeg. The only nice thing about the square keg is that it's square. But you are paying even higher prices than the largest uKeg. So I don't really find it reasonable
But how the hell do you put that in your refrigerator?
Fits in my fridge just fine.
I have to be honest. You lost me at "Who really needs something square and long like that anyways?!" the monstrosity that you built, won't fit in my Boat's Mini Fridge. It won't fit in my small cooler. and it won't hold enough for the 7 people on board my boat. packaging is EVERYTHING. Do you pick out the care you drive by taking into account how it looks? would you buy beer that came in a carboard box? The Sweater you are wearing was purchased because of how it looked and fit. I am with you on the price... but packaging is everything. Try and be less Bias and think through what you are saying, and I may have actually subscribed to your channel.
Obviously since you said "You lost me" I will assume you didn't finish the video where I said you can take thia exact same setup and increase the size of it by only $10. So in the video I have the 64oz version. If you wanted the larger one, it's only $10 more (matching the size of the square keg), and if you want to double the size of the that it would only be another $10. And it not fitting in a cooler or mini fridge I beg to differ bc I have done so with my round one. On top of that you can also just take to tap off to shut the cooler. If you look at the square keg, they changed the handle size (extra cost) to lower its hight, something you can also do on my for $7. So I really the only thing you can complain about is style. But is that really worth OVER DOUBLE THE PRICE ?
tbh it being square is actually a major selling point if you're going to put it in your fridge...
It really only depends on the fridge and how much convenience you want. Is over double the amount worth having to put a quick release on and off or just put the party tap on it and you don't have a problem. Or you can even go 1 step further and just buy a smaller handle for the Tap and it fits in 90% of most fridges.
The whole point of the squarekeg is that you conveniently have a way to store and dispense a gallon of your preferred beverage in your fridge, in a way that doesn’t take up a whole lot of space. The contraption you created looks much more bulky and is only half the capacity of squarekeg, if you were to use a 128oz keg it would be even bulkier and less of a savings. You’re paying for the convenience which is the appeal of squarekeg.
wrong. it's only $10 more for the 128oz so at that point would be exactly half the price of the square keg. And not the square keg promotes more about it being portable or using it at parties and bbqs outside. which this one does better because it comes with built in handles (square keg make you buy a case) also mine (and the 1 gal ver) fit just fine on the side of my door where a 2 liter of soda would go. I just put the party tap on instead of the handle style. so for I can buy 2 1 gal systems and have more drink styles for my evens. or keep one in my fridge and one for on the go and still be cheaper than 1 square keg.
@@HopsAndBrewsI find it hard to believe that the 128oz version with tap and co2 attached fits in the fridge door
@@Danny5401it fits on the side door parts where people keep you 2 liters and gal milk. you do need to your the party tap sure. but again not my whole point. sure the square keg has that 1 small advantage as it can fit on the top shelf (and only that 1 shelf) but people also are buying this type of item probably have a 2nd fridge in the garage too. so you can just store mine in there. Are you trying to tell me the over double the cost is worth being able to put it on the 1 shelf?
@@HopsAndBrews I’m saying people are paying for the convenience, which again, is what I think the appeal is for squarkeg. That one small advantage is pretty big in my opinion, especially in scenarios where people don’t have that second garage fridge.
@@Danny5401 I disagree, one the company itself doesn't simply advertise this as a beer/beverage containing system for your fridge, they advertise it as a On The Go, Keeps Things Fresh and large amounts of it. "Ulta Convenient" their website says. I'm saying for the price of $280 the Ultra Convenient is a rip off. Because its only convenient in 1 area and thats putting it on your fridge Shelf. However you cant put it on the door (like mine) So I'm gonna say thats a wash. The squarkeg is so LOW that when you take it places it has to sit a the edge of a table/counter/icebox to be used bc the glass is taller than the keg, NOT MINE. Theirs is really hard to clean and cant even see all the way to the back, which could lead to bacteria (depending on the type of beverage you made) NOT MINE, you can see 100% of the surface inside the keg. Portability, well square keg makes you buy a carrying case...NOT MINE, built in handles. I can keep going if you want.
My point is, that there is this 1 tiny, possible (one could say advantage, I say difference) and thats it can fit in a shelf. However the people who can afford a almost $300 beverage contain probably have money and would make me think....probably 2nd fridge in garage. Where as the tailgater, the ave. joe would rather spend more than half the amount and get 95% of the exact same experience and could go buy a 2nd one to have 2 types of drinks (or upgrade to the 1 gal size) and still have money for the beverages to fill both of my versions up.
I think that squarekeg is 128 oz. So I guess you would have to make 2 to be comparable 😆now we are about the same price🤔
Nope I already addressed this in the video. You can buy 2 of them and it's still cheaper. Or you can just buy the 128oz container. It's only a $10 price difference from the 64oz. Infave every size increases,which there are more of than just 2 sizes (another issue with square one is no size variation), are only a $10 increase each size up.
Are you not aware of how business works?😂
Make inferior product and charge more....in 5 yrs come out with what i made and call it version 2.0?? 😅🤣😂
@@HopsAndBrews if it’s that easy just put your out and undercut him.
@@bshaw1979 if only have had the money they where given, and brand name recognition from Shark Tank. Don't think they would put me on the show saying one of their host was a fool and I have a product that does everything and more for over half the price.
Do tell what you mean by that...
@@rayfletcher7436 meant, if an investor gave me that much, plus the recognition being on shark tank does is sometimes more than getting a shark. I dont think they would allow me on their with my product saying that one of the other sharks was a fool for buying into a product and over paid for it.
The only advantage the square one has is that is fits into different places. Mine fits in my fridge door just fine (every fridge is different I know) Mine I can choose the size, theirs only comes in 1 size. Theirs is harder to clean, mine is easier. theirs cost twice as much. You can get 2 different sizes of mine and still have money left over for drinks to fill them with. They just claim theirs is better bc its made in US (only 1 part actually is, the rest are from China)
Quite a few errors in your logic, and mostly just negative for negative's sake.
First, yours is almost half the size.
Second, yours is substantially uglier than there's.
Third, there's is made in the USA. Which has its benefits.
Fourth, there's has a lifetime warranty on material defects.
There is a price benefit to yours, however it isn't much, and honestly probably not worth the hassle for most people. If you want to be critical, do it right, and make something at least close to the same. Yours is ugly, half the size, more work, made in China, without a warranty, and harder to store.
Why would I make one myself when I can just buy one premade you're acting like you're giving life-changing information like no s*** yes we can make our own keg but we don't want to that's why we're going to buy a square one that can easily fit in our fridge because that's the main selling point you made something that I would take out of a teenager's room that they use to smoke out of
so you saying you would pay over double yhe amouy of the cost of making one yourself ( and by making one yourself I mean just taking the simple time to click 3 links on amazon) because your that lazy.
Hey I have a bridge I would like to sell you