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keith_mahoney
02-22-2012, 01:53 PM
So I was out in my garage brewing and smoking a cigar when my neighbor stopped by and of course we started talking about beer and cigars. He asked to see my cigars and I told him I had to keep my humidor at work due to temps and only brought my herfador home. I told him since I have a fermenting fridge kept at around 60* I eventually wanted to get a Pelican case to keep in the bottom to store cigars at home.

Well he walked over to his garage and gave me this Pelican 1600 gratis.

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So it fits perfect and I can still fit carboys with airlocks on top. Still not very convenient if I have anything fermenting but will be good for long term storage when I eventually get some beads going for it.

Blak Smyth
02-22-2012, 01:55 PM
Wow that's a serious case, what a great neighbor! I have a couple great neighbors as well, it sure makes life a little more enjoyable!

awsmith4
02-22-2012, 02:02 PM
Nice pick up. That case is huge!

I like your fermentation chamber as well.

Could you put a shelf toward the top to put the cigars so you didn't have to lift the carboy every time you want a cigar?

CigarNut
02-22-2012, 02:32 PM
Very cool!

keith_mahoney
02-22-2012, 03:15 PM
Nice pick up. That case is huge!

I like your fermentation chamber as well.

Could you put a shelf toward the top to put the cigars so you didn't have to lift the carboy every time you want a cigar?

That sir is and amazing idea and I will put it into practice.

I'm not in a rush though since if I get the items (beads,hygrometer) I need to put this into service I know I'll end up buying some boxes of smokes I like. And right now I need to be pinching every penny I can since I don't know how much longer I will be gainfully employed.

But even without using it at the moment it was a good score and it helps me day-dream about what my collection will look like one day.

MarkinAZ
02-22-2012, 03:37 PM
So it fits perfect and I can still fit carboys with airlocks on top. Still not very convenient if I have anything fermenting but will be good for long term storage when I eventually get some beads going for it.

That Pelican is a nice looking overnight case Keith;)

Very nice grab! What type of brew do you have fermenting in the photo Keith?

tengel78
02-22-2012, 04:11 PM
Nice grab Keith! Looks like you have a good neighbor.

kelmac07
02-22-2012, 04:56 PM
Damn fine neighbors you got there. :tu :tu

keith_mahoney
02-22-2012, 10:47 PM
That Pelican is a nice looking overnight case Keith;)

Very nice grab! What type of brew do you have fermenting in the photo Keith?



It's the first stage of a sour Belgian Kriek. It's just half 2 row and half wheat with a little Czech Saaz. After it ferments out I will rack it on top of cherries in a 3 gallon carboy and add some bugs I propagated from 3 bottles of Cantillon I had over a weekend.

Should be good to go 6months-year after that.

Remo
02-22-2012, 11:11 PM
Sweet score, great neighbor :tu

MarkinAZ
02-23-2012, 09:28 AM
It's the first stage of a sour Belgian Kriek. It's just half 2 row and half wheat with a little Czech Saaz. After it ferments out I will rack it on top of cherries in a 3 gallon carboy and add some bugs I propagated from 3 bottles of Cantillon I had over a weekend.

Should be good to go 6months-year after that.

Excellent:tu