Well, the first party pig batch is ready to drink. As promised, I have updated how I feel about it along the way and that can be read here.

I love this thing. I really don't see many downsides. Easy to fill, easy to use and the beer turned out great. The only thing I haven't done yet is finished the pig and set it up to reuse. I've read that popping the pressure pouch can be a bit of a pain but I'm sure I can figure it out without too much trouble.

The one downside I can think of is the price of the pouches. They are around $3.50 each and you need one per batch. Yeah, it's not ideal BUT I don'l plan to pig each batch and I don't mind buying them. It would take me a long time of buying those to catch up to the price of a 2 keg system.

Final thoughts? It's great. Fits a Mr. Beer batch perfectly and I love the idea of coming home and grabbing a pint or letting people taste my beer without giving them a whole bottle. I will post updates after I empty this one and if I ever have any problems.



Notes on the video: I did overcarb this, the next batch will be better. I also had a hard time pressing the button. It's not really that hard but my thumb must be weak or something. Also, I took another pint after about 15 mins and there was much less foam, it was all beer with perfect head. Also, this is my first youtube upload that I took the time to edit and add titles and stuff. Sorry if it's stupid lol.

Hope you guys enjoy and hope someone gets some info from the experiment and I really home someone else buys one of these cause they are great!!

I think the pig is a great way to go if you don't have room for a dedicated beer fridge with kegs. Being able to draw exactly how much you want or to just top off your glass when passing by is priceless.

Oh, and it looks like you've made beer!

I did make beer and it was great!! I've been scouring HBT and ebay looking for a couple more of these things. I really like them.

Also, you can click the YOUTUBE logo in the corner to watch it on youtube in 1080p.

Great job on the video. I just kegged for the first time this weekend, so I'm looking forward to the first time being able to pull a draft while passing by the fridge.

Where would you buy a party pig?

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/party-pig-system.html

I bought mine used from someone on hbt. Got 2 full kits for $50 plus shipping.

Nice video, but now I'm thirsty!

And no beer for the brew dog!? That's just cruel.

Nothing better than homebrew in hi-def except having it cold in your glass.

Congrats. Looks nice.
I got a good price on a kegerator from a store and slowly upgraded over the years as I find kegs or taps for decent prices. But the party pigs are great for a low cost alternative. Also seems that they would be pretty portable.

Awesome video cardinalsfan and looks like quite a nice brew.
Excellent job.

Good job. ONe of our local markets sells piugs with a local micro in it. They are a little different in that you can't open it yourself. Damn. Pigs are very handy though.

Cool video and I like the pig. Well done!

Damn fine job!
I like your brew doggie.

Very nice...I am a bit suspicious of your first pour into a glass that clearly shows some nice lacing from a beer that has just been consumed...me thinks this might have been the first pour on camera

BEM, that was a beer I had before pulling the one off the pig. it was a different one. I didnt want to shoot the video sober!!

You could have at least rinsed it out with some cold water first *snicker* It's all good though, looks like a handy little device. Keep us posted on how you like it as you empty, clean etc for the next batch. Looks like it may be a good solution if you don't have room for a kegarator or large fridge etc for larger batches of beer! Very nice...so what beer were you drinking before the one in the video?

Nice video and great looking beer.I would rather be over carbed than under carbed any day of the week.Its got me thinking of using a party pig again.cheers!

Well, my pilsner I have in the other pig is carbed. I'll get that in the fridge to condition tomorrow. this one should be properly carbed so we'll see how it goes. I'll post again once I tap that one and finish off the other and start the clean up and kegging the next batch.

and BEM, no idea what I had before...prolly a tripel or two!!