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3 Best Iced Tea Machines: All from Mr. Coffee?

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It seems just a little strange that the top three iced tea machines at Amazon should all be made by Mr. Coffee.

Or does it?

Coffee isn’t that much different from tea when it comes to making a pot of it. You heat some water, add some coffee/tea, let it sit for a while as the two components mix together, and when you’re satisfied that it’s ready, you drink it.

Sure, the flavor and effects are vastly different, but that isn’t the point here. The point is that Mr. Coffee may have had a head start on this process with its coffee machines and was able to apply that knowledge to iced tea machines better than most of its competitors. Continue reading “3 Best Iced Tea Machines: All from Mr. Coffee?”

3 Best Selling Wine Chillers: Igloo or NutriChef?

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Products that are popular at Amazon tend to be pretty good quality items or they wouldn’t be classed as popular or best sellers. The three best selling wine chillers at Amazon are currently coolers made by Igloo and NutriChef. I’ll take a look at each of these and tell you how they compare to each other in the review below.

Igloo (which some spell “iGloo” for some reason) is a well-known brand. NutriChef, which is actually a Pyle Audio brand is generally lesser known. (Pyle Audio produces all kinds of products besides audio equipment.) Continue reading “3 Best Selling Wine Chillers: Igloo or NutriChef?”

The Ultimate Kegging Guide

So you’ve decided to try kegging your own beer. It seems more efficient than bottling since there’s only the one container to worry about.

You think you have all the equipment you need, but you aren’t quite sure how to put it all together and set it up properly.

If that’s the place you’re at right now, then this Ultimate Kegging Guide is for you. Continue reading “The Ultimate Kegging Guide”

EdgeStar KC7000 Kegerator: Big Brew

EdgeStar KC7000 stainless steel kegerator

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That’s a lot of beer! That’s what you might say when you see that the EdgeStar KC7000 kegerator can hold an oversized barrel or up to 3 smaller barrels.

If you are ever likely to need that much brew, then you should take a good long look at the KC7000 kegerator. This review will give you that look to help you decide whether or not this model is for you. Continue reading “EdgeStar KC7000 Kegerator: Big Brew”

EdgeStar KC3000 Kegerator: When You Need a Little More

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If you are regularly responsible for providing adult beverages for larger parties and social gatherings, you need an easy way to dispense plenty of brew. The EdgeStar KC3000 kegerator could be just the appliance you need to fulfill your duties.

EdgeStar does make other sizes of kegerators, such as the KC2000, which is just one step down from this KC3000. They also make the huge KC7000 which feels like its industrial sized. This KC3000 hits the spot right in the middle of these models that can provide all you need for a full day or evening of socializing. Continue reading “EdgeStar KC3000 Kegerator: When You Need a Little More”

EdgeStar KC2000 Kegerator Review: Probably Just the Right Size

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Do you often have parties where you offer beer as one of the adult beverages of choice? If so, you should seriously consider the EdgeStar KC2000 as your beverage dispenser.

This kegerator handles the most common sizes of kegs, fits well into virtually any decor, and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Continue reading “EdgeStar KC2000 Kegerator Review: Probably Just the Right Size”

EdgeStar KC1000 Kegerator Review: Too Small or Just Right?

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The EdgeStar KC1000 kegerator is a fairly popular model. The question for you is: Is it too small for what I need or is it just the right size?

I will give you some information and thoughts about the KC1000 in this review to help you answer that question intelligently. Continue reading “EdgeStar KC1000 Kegerator Review: Too Small or Just Right?”

5 Sizes of EdgeStar Kegerators: Will One Be Right for You?

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EdgeStar kegerators are some of the nicest ones made for dispensing your brews. One of the best things about them is that they come in several sizes.

In this review, I’ll give you an overview of 5 different sizes of kegerators by EdgeStar. Hopefully you’ll find one to your liking. Continue reading “5 Sizes of EdgeStar Kegerators: Will One Be Right for You?”

Sunpentown IM-150US Ice Maker Review: Suspiciously Familiar

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There seems to be a sweet spot in ice cube production at 12 pounds per day. More than one popular ice maker lets you harvest this amount. The Sunpentown IM-150US is one of those machines. Another is the EdgeStar IB120.

This review is mainly about the Sunpentown (aka SPT) model, but I’ll compare it to the EdgeStar too. I’ll also show you how the SPT stacks up against its bigger brother, the SPT IM-600US. Continue reading “Sunpentown IM-150US Ice Maker Review: Suspiciously Familiar”

U-Line BI95 Ice Maker Review: More Ice for More Price

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Do you need a decent amount of ice every now and then? Does it make sense to pay for a dedicated ice maker instead of running to the store every time? If so, then you should take a good, long look at the U-Line BI95 ice maker.

The BI95 is a popular model that will fit well in any decor, either as is or after you personalize it. In this review, I’ll show you the details about this model so you can decide whether to get one for yourself or whether you need to look elsewhere for your ice. Continue reading “U-Line BI95 Ice Maker Review: More Ice for More Price”