{"id":1537,"date":"2015-08-18T12:28:08","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T11:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2015-08-18T12:28:08","modified_gmt":"2015-08-18T11:28:08","slug":"building-a-party-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/?p=1537","title":{"rendered":"BUILDING A PARTY BAR"},"content":{"rendered":"<header>\nClub member Kate Appleby-Donald has kindly shared a blog post she wrote on how to build your own bar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-info\"><span class=\"theauthor\"><a title=\"Posts by Kate\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/author\/kate\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kate<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"thetime\">4th August 2015<\/span> | <span class=\"thecategory\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/category\/about-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">About us<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/category\/ar-bruidair-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ar Bruidair<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/category\/ar-bruidair-2\/beer\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Beer<\/a><\/span> |<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-single-content box mark-links\">\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-1399 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WEDDING-3-233x350.jpg?resize=233%2C350\" alt=\"WEDDING 3\" width=\"233\" height=\"350\" \/>Any home brewer who says they wouldn\u2019t love a bar to pour their beer from is quite frankly a big fat liar. So we finally gave into the desire \u00a0and had a go at building our own party bar to serve beer from and forgive me for being smug, but I think it turned out pretty damn awesome so I thought I\u2019d share the details with you so you too can have your own party bar.<\/p>\n<p>This blog post is written specifically as an instruction guide for building a bar as a DIY project so forgive me for being a bit boring as I go through step by step guides and show you my little doodled plans.<\/p>\n<p>Hey you\u2019ll thank me if you have a go at building your own bar \u2013 and if you do, I\u2019d love to see photos of the finished build.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>EQUIPMENT FOR THE BUILD<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Workbench and clamps<\/li>\n<li>Saw (I used a handsaw but a circular bench\u00a0saw would be quicker and neater)<\/li>\n<li>Power Drill +22 mm cutting bit to make holes for taps<\/li>\n<li>Power screwdriver<\/li>\n<li>Hammer<\/li>\n<li>Spirit level<\/li>\n<li>Tape measure<\/li>\n<li>Pencil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>MATERIALS<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Floorboards -20mm X 120mm<\/li>\n<li>Framing- 19mm X 38mm<\/li>\n<li>Feather boarding \u2013 100mm wide<\/li>\n<li>Pressure treated boards 100mm x 20mm (used for bar top and tap board \u2013 make sure these are a suitable thickness relative to the length of the shanks on your beer taps)<\/li>\n<li>4 Heavy duty casters<\/li>\n<li>Screws<\/li>\n<li>Panel pins \/ ribbed nails<\/li>\n<li>Sandpaper<\/li>\n<li>Wood stain<\/li>\n<li>Felt or other dark fabric to cover the beer lines and kegs to prevent skunking or unwanted fiddling with the set up of your kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>STEP BY STEP GUIDE<\/h3>\n<p>Okay, here I\u2019ve included my hand drawn doodles but I\u2019ve also typed out my instructions, so don\u2019t worry if you can\u2019t read my handwriting, it\u2019s all here. Now remember, we built this to fit the sizes we needed to fit four kegs inside buckets of ice, and to fit the space on our patio etc., your sizes might be different. Also, I\u2019m a Librarian, not a joiner and my woodworking skills were mostly developed during time spent building stage sets for an amatuer theatre company, so Chippendale I ain\u2019t!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>STEP 1 \u2013 THE BASE<\/h4>\n<p>The base is essentially a big square frame with\u00a02 inner bracing bars to keep the shape rigid and also to support the flooring and spread the weight once the kegs are in place. The framing is formed by screwing together\u00a0lengths of 19mm x 38mm framing, the flooring was made using 20 mm x 120mm floor boards which we had left over from another project. You could use a solid piece of mdf or other boarding for the floor \u2013 the key issue is to ensure it will be strong enough to hold the kegs \u2013 we had 4 full kegs plus buckets of ice water and the CO2 tank so the total load was about 120kg. Whichever type of floor is fitted ensure that space is left at either side to fit the uprights which will form the tap\u00a0board and for the corner posts. If your bar is to be mobile, it may be worth fitting the casters at this point as it will help with working out heights for the bar top\/back board \u2013 depending on the casters you use they can add 6 inches or more to the height of the finished bar.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/beer-lines.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/base.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/base.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1464\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/base.jpg?resize=580%2C203\" alt=\"base\" width=\"580\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3672.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1453\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3672-198x350.jpg?resize=198%2C350\" alt=\"wpid-imag3672.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The floor is screwed onto the frame.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/floor.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/floor.jpg?resize=580%2C203\" alt=\"floor\" width=\"580\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3677.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1452\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3677-198x350.jpg?resize=198%2C350\" alt=\"wpid-imag3677.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/casters.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1462\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/casters.jpg?resize=563%2C224\" alt=\"casters\" width=\"563\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>STEP 2 \u2013 THE TOP:<\/h4>\n<p>The top frame is constructed in a similar way to the bottom, however the bracing runs in the opposite direction to support the boards which will form the bar top. As with the base the corner joints were formed so that the \u201cfront\u201d of the frame overlaps the sides to form a neater looking finish. We left the screws\/nails etc visible but you could counter sink these and then use wood filler to conceal them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/top1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1483\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/top1.jpg?resize=580%2C203\" alt=\"top\" width=\"580\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 3 \u2013 CORNER POSTS<\/h4>\n<p>The corner posts were formed by doubling up 2 pieces of the framing timber to form square posts \u2013 we used contact adhesive and screws to hold these together \u2013 as with many of our measurements and methods we were making the best use of the materials we had to hand rather than purpose buying additional timber for specific purposes \u2013 this kept the build costs down, but did mean a bit of extra work\/ingenuity at times! You could just buy square posts in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>The length of the corner posts will be determined by a couple of factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the clearance height required to accommodate the\u00a0kegs in their cooling buckets and the connectors, with space to reach in and attach\/adjust these<\/li>\n<li>the desired height for the bar top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These measurements will vary depending on your kit and your own preferences (and height) but in our case we have corny kegs with pinlock connectors and Eli is 5\u2032 tall so we settled on a height of 900mm for the posts, adding in the height of the casters this makes the bartop\u00a0965mm from the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the dimensions of your bar you may also want to put in some additional posts in the middle of the longer edge of the frame. This might be good to prevent the bar top from sagging or bending if it\u2019s quite long \u2013 we put one in the centre of the front \u2013 mostly to act as an extra contact point for the cladding \u2013 we didn\u2019t put one on the back as it would have made putting the kegs inside a bit trickier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/brace.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1467\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/corner-posts.jpg?resize=580%2C291\" alt=\"corner posts\" width=\"580\" height=\"291\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/brace.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1451\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3680-198x350.jpg?resize=198%2C350\" alt=\"wpid-imag3680.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/brace.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1480\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/?attachment_id=1480\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/arek.jpg?fit=200%2C213&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"200,213\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"arek\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Digital Media Manager &#8211; ArekMakarenko@scottishcraftbrewers.org&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/arek.jpg?fit=200%2C213&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/arek.jpg?fit=200%2C213&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/brace-400x226.jpg?resize=400%2C226\" alt=\"brace\" width=\"400\" height=\"226\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>STEP 4 \u2013 UPRIGHTS &amp; BAR TOP &amp; TAP BOARD<\/h4>\n<p>Two uprights, roughly centre of the frame (sides) will form the frame for the tapboard \u2013 their positioning relative to the front of the bar and their height will depend on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What type of taps you have \u2013 you need clearance under the taps for glasses<\/li>\n<li>What your reach is for pouring \u2013 ie how high can you reach and how far back (so how deep will the bar top be)<\/li>\n<li>Do you want extra height above the taps \u2013 to put tap labels, a bar sign or in our case to display the handmade mash paddle we were given as a wedding present. Best to err on the side of caution and make the upright too long and cut it back rather than find yourself short.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We went with a bar top that is 3 boards wide, and the tapboard is 7 boards high. The bar top is wide enough to accommodate a bar runner\/drip tray etc. All the boards are screwed in place to ensure a tight fit and stable surface for the taps \u2013 last thing you want is to go to pull a pint and have the whole board come away in your hand!<\/p>\n<p>Fit the planks for the bar top and tap board into position \u2013 remembering to drill the holes for the taps into the correct board before fitting that one in place \u2013 its easier to do this on the workbench to make sure the holes are straight and level.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/uprights1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1485\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/uprights1.jpg?resize=580%2C307\" alt=\"uprights\" width=\"580\" height=\"307\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/top-section2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1486\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/top-section2.jpg?resize=580%2C246\" alt=\"top section\" width=\"580\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3687.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3687-198x350.jpg?resize=198%2C350\" alt=\"wpid-imag3687.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3687.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1449\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3683-400x226.jpg?resize=400%2C226\" alt=\"wpid-imag3683.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"226\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 5 \u2013 CLADDING<\/h4>\n<p>Now that the basic frame is complete you can start adding the cladding. We used pressure treated featherboard as this\u00a0is an outside bar and we wanted it to withstand the \u00a0elements \u2013 featherboard will allow any rainwater (or spilled beer) to run off the sides easily. As with the rest of the framing, we allowed an overlap either end of the cladding on the front of the bar so that it hides the ends of the pieces fitted to the sides. When fitting the last piece at the bottom of the front face, this piece is set at an slight outward angle due to the flooring protruding over the edge of the frame \u2013 however because we used feather board this was easy to accommodate and the addition of an additional piece of framing as facia plate covered over the small gap.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bottom-section.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1469\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bottom-section.jpg?resize=580%2C258\" alt=\"bottom section\" width=\"580\" height=\"258\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3703.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3703-198x350.jpg?resize=198%2C350\" alt=\"wpid-imag3703.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 6 \u2013 COVERING YOUR REAR<\/h4>\n<p>To protect the beer lines from light and to prevent unwanted or accidental tampering with the lines\/gas tec. we added side cladding above the bar top at the rear of the tap board \u2013 adding a small upright to the rear edge to help anchor the boards. The final protection is a sheet of black felt the width of the tapboard stapled above the taps which drops over the beer lines and kegs to keep them out of the light and out of sight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/beer-lines.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1463\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/beer-lines.jpg?resize=580%2C324\" alt=\"beer lines\" width=\"580\" height=\"324\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3812.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1457\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/wpid-imag3812-198x350.jpg?resize=198%2C350\" alt=\"wpid-imag3812.jpg\" width=\"198\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>STEP 7 \u2013 FINISHING TOUCHES<\/h4>\n<p>Once the build is complete you can then sand down all the outer surfaces and paint\/stain\/varnish as you wish. As our bar will be for outdoor use, we used Ronseal exterior woodstain which has given the wood a nice warm color and also gives a good waterproof protection.<\/p>\n<h3>EQUIPMENT FOR THE BAR SIDE OF THINGS (TAPS ETC)<\/h3>\n<p>Our bar holds four kegs and has four taps. Remember that without the actual beer dispensing equipment your bar is just a big wooden box.<\/p>\n<p>You would need;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taps<\/li>\n<li>Shanks<\/li>\n<li>Beer line &amp; Gas line<\/li>\n<li>John Guest connectors or sankey connectors<\/li>\n<li>Corny or sankey kegs<\/li>\n<li>Co2 tank<\/li>\n<li>Gas management board or regulator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>STEP 8 \u2013 ENJOY!<\/h4>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it \u2013 now connect up your kegs and enjoy a well earned beer!<\/p>\n<p>I hope this guide will encourage some of you to take the plunge and build your own bar \u2013 if you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to get in touch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/11059564_10101337470860081_6989082182298089380_n.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1403\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/?attachment_id=1403\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/PB150045.jpg?fit=4608%2C3456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4608,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;E-PL5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1416068656&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/PB150045.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottishcraftbrewers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/PB150045.jpg?fit=580%2C435&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1403 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/11059564_10101337470860081_6989082182298089380_n-400x267.jpg?resize=400%2C267\" alt=\"11059564_10101337470860081_6989082182298089380_n\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/11817160_10101337448275341_6218955116769542437_n.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1402 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/11817160_10101337448275341_6218955116769542437_n-233x350.jpg?resize=233%2C350\" alt=\"11817160_10101337448275341_6218955116769542437_n\" width=\"233\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bar.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1401 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eliapplebydonald.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bar-350x350.jpg?resize=350%2C350\" alt=\"bar\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Club member Kate Appleby-Donald has kindly shared a blog post she wrote on how to build your own bar. Kate | 4th August 2015 | About us, Ar Bruidair, Beer | Any home brewer who says they wouldn\u2019t love a bar to pour their beer from is quite frankly a big fat liar. 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