(Part 2) Best products from r/CraftBeer

If you have a homebrew shop near you, you can buy a bottle capper for like $20 and recap, or tighten the caps. Hell, you could probably just bring your bottles there and they'll let you recap it for free. Or if you know someone who homebrews, or if there's a brewery near you that caps their beer, etc.

The most common caper is called the "Red Baron Bottle Capper." Here's what it looks like:

https://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-1170-Baron-Bottle-Capper/dp/B001D6KGTK

I paid around $950. Looks like they're selling for a bit more than that on Amazon.

This is a proven method. Make sure to use Oxiclean Free. If you happen to be a homebrewer and have some PBW around, that also works great.


EDIT: Just realized you wanted to keep the labels. If you soak the bottles in Oxiclean Free or PBW for 10-12 hours this method will result in 50-75% of the labels falling off perfectly, but some will be completely ruined. I think it has to do with the type of glue some breweries use.

Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/HomeBrewStuff-White-Metal-Growler-Gallon/dp/B00S1UJ2Y6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=growler+caps&qid=1563924450&s=gateway&sprefix=growler+caps&sr=8-3

Your mic is alright just get one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Flexible-Gooseneck-Stabilizing-Earamble/dp/B06WVFRW4H

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RK5HC3C

This is because there is a new updated and expanded edition out

Half Pint Glass Mini Milk Creamer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R7NJ78C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Maybe these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5W96K8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07C5W96K8&pd_rd_w=nzenP&pf_rd_p=46cdcfa7-b302-4268-b799-8f7d8cb5008b&pd_rd_wg=S3bAw&pf_rd_r=DSKHK8N22KEVYJTPV1J6&pd_rd_r=2896f8fd-7d02-11e9-b428-7d17b7108ea6

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Edit: On second look, probably not; those above are plastic

Here it is! https://www.amazon.com/Orval-Belgian-Silver-Rimmed-Chalice/dp/B006EPE4Y8/ref=pd_aw_lpo_79_tr_img_2/133-0255620-9560773?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EKNT86RNS61ZGR1RCT46

Just bring one of these

https://www.amazon.com/elope-335030-Groucho-Black/dp/B00412WY5C/ref=asc_df_B00412WY5C/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309804208987&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6347126825018627682&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001905&hvtargid=pla-567346272147&psc=1

Yeah, like I said, I don't really recall. I just went down to Robert's Oxygen and paid however much they said it was!

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For the 1/4" mfl, are you talking about on the regulator? If so, you just toss a swivel barb on there and hook it up to your gas line. Obviously you'll want to use a hose clamp, but no, nothing different that a regular CO2 setup there

Here's something that fits into the "anything" category! I have been using a lightweight slim cooler to transport and chill my craft cans and bottles.
Here is the one I have :

https://www.amazon.com/ZeeCoolers-Slim-Cooler-10-Can-6-Bottle/dp/B07DJ1LZT5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543164433&sr=8-3&keywords=slim+cooler

It seems to be made of high-quality materials and keeps em cold for a while. I have had no problems thus far.

You can use one of these to interrupt any fridge you get and control the temperature carefully in your desired range. You can program the on/off temperatures and add an anti-short-cycle delay (so it doesn't turn on/off too quickly, which is bad for most refrigerators). You can even keep the existing built-in thermostat: just set it to colder than the thermocouple and it should be always on.

Some considerations: You'll likely need to drill a hole for the thermocouple, and ideally you'd just want to interrupt the compressor, not the whole fridge, which would require some wiring. You can, however, just use it like an extension cord. Just be aware that using it that way will mean any internal lights/fans won't work while it's off.

Also, if you get one of these kind of things (which can be found on Craigslist within your price range if you keep an eye on it), then most of them already have an internal plug for the compressor, separate from the lighting and condenser, so you can just interrupt that with the electronic controller. You can also run the probe up the drain line to avoid drilling any holes. I find that 49 cubic feet fits about 400 bottles of beer, with about a 75/25 ratio of 750s/bombers to 375s/355s/smaller bottles.