This is a cry for a little assistance to brewers in Wellington who use kegs. But firstly a brief disclaimer, I'm unsure if there's any etiquette involved in asking to borrow/rent equipment (i.e just don't ask) off a homebrewer so if there is just call me naive and say go buy your own keg pal!
So my situation, a good friend is going back to Germany in July, as you'd expect this would be grounds for a party, and being German and considering her friends, beer will be a central theme. I have decided to set myself to task on making a beer for the occasion. I have done these things in the past from bottles and although its ok, a keg, as those who use theme will surely attest is superior in such situations.
My request: is there anyone in the area who'd be interested in lending a keg setup to me for a negotiable retainer (either liquid or cash)? My time frame is for July 5th and it will be in Northland (in wellington, not wairarapa).
Ok, hypothetically somone has agreed, a few questions. What sort of time should I allow to have the beer ready ,I'm 4/5 weeks out at the moment, planning on a NZ pale ale again, so reasonably quick fermentation/conditioning time?
Question 2, how will the beer travel, I brew at home in the wairarapa. Would it be advisable to brew it in Wellington ready to go into the keg once its done without any agitation?
Question 3, Any other advice on the matter for young players would be thankfully received.
Cheers!