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Kegerator Conversion Kit Options

If you are starting from scratch with a home refrigerator, the Deluxe Kegerator Conversion Kits are the perfect “everything you need - one stop shop” solution. They come with either a dual gauge or single gauge regulator. For the little extra loot, I strongly suggest springing for the dual gauge regulator. The extra gauge lets you know when you are running out of gas. Invaluable information if you a planning a weekend get together with friends.

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How To Make Your Keg Beer Green For Saint Patrick's Day

It really isn’t that hard to make beer green. It’s pretty obvious that a drop of green dye in a pint glass will turn a lighter colored brew green. But in a busy bar or club, that is simply not an option, right? Logic tells us if we can get the food coloring “inside” the keg we can pour it green per normal. So how do you do that? I’ve heard of some people putting the dye on the keg ball as they tap it. Should work, but how many of you trust your staff to pull that off without green spray completely covering your walk-in cooler in the process? I can just see it plastering all your bottles and backstock with sticky green goo. It’s like ectoplasm from the Ghost Busters movie in my head!

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Recipe for Cinco De Mayo Guacamole

A simple and fresh guacamole recipe made with ripe avocados, lime juice, tomatoes, and cilantro. Perfect for Cinco De Mayo celebrations or as a tasty appetizer anytime.

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FEDA Taps Joe Schmitt To Serve As Association President

Rapids' President Joe Schmitt has been elected as President of the Food Service Equipment Distributors Association (FEDA) for a two-year term, starting April 2016. FEDA is a nationally recognized association with over 300 members, representing dealers of commercial foodservice equipment and supplies.

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Foodservice Magazine | Rapids Wholesale Equipment

Rapids Wholesale has been a trusted name in foodservice and bar equipment since 1936. From commercial kitchens to draft beer systems, we provide quality solutions for restaurants, bars, and beer wholesalers.

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