Main Bar
The main bar measures roughly 8.5 feet (long side of bar) by 6.5 feet (kegerator side). The kegerator side of the bar raises up on hinges, so that I can get beer kegs in and out with ease (i.e., there is a 7.0 cubic chest freezer inside this portion). The bar is made from a handful of different types of wood including mostly oak, pine, and even some maple. The back of the main bar is divided into three sections that includes shelves for glassware and a 3 tier wine rack.
The draft tower was won off of an online auction site and needed A LOT of care before it was mounted onto the bar top. The back of the tower reads 'Enjoy Draught Beer' and has a light built into it. The tower originally had space for only 3 taps, but when I rebuilt it, I noticed that it had room for a 4th tap.
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The main bar top area is 3 feet wide and from floor to bar top it is roughly 42 inches - this is important because of the height of the stools. The bar top is made up of old/vintage beer crates that have been pieced together like one big puzzle (see applying the bar top section below). Although an expensive bar top, I liked the idea of having something unique and it has turned into a great conversation piece. A majority of the crates were bought at antique fairs, flea markets, and of course through online auctions. Some of these beer crates are considered collectors items and were tough to cut up.
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