Yeah, even at $70 I still had to explain to my wife that this a great deal, like the fifth pair of sneakers you bought that were on sale. I'll probably get another one. As far as the taste difference I can't tell you because a 3 gallon keg does'nt last the 10 days to bottle condition. That's not a bad thing is it? Nah I didn't think so. If your near Connecticut, I found mine at Maltose Express in Monroe Ct. A great brewers store. They actually wrote the book "CLONE BREWS" and are coming out with another one soon. Good luck though, definetly look into kegging, it is well worth it.