Save Money & Enjoy Fresh Draft Beer at Home with a Beer Dispenser!
Get a Kegerator Beer Dispenser for Your Home!
Is it practical to buy a beer dispenser for home use? Does a keg dispenser store enough beer without taking up too much room? Does it really keep draft beer fresher? YES, YES, and YES! If you want to SAVE MONEY and enjoy the convenience of having the FRESHEST DRAFT BEER right in your own home, you can do it with a beer dispenser... read on...
Consider the Shelf Life of Your Keg. The fresher the beer, the better it tastes. Beer in a pressurized and refrigerated keg beer dispenser can last 45-60 days. However, transit time and storage can use up 5-30 days, so most refrigerated kegs will remain fresh for about a month at your home. Note that CO2 should be used to keep your keg pressurized, otherwise, a keg could go bad in as little as 12 hours!
Kegs Store the Equivalent of Over 165 Beer Cans. A half barrel keg contains the same amount of beer as does 165 cans— try putting that many cans in your fridge or cooler for your next party! But space is not the only savings you get from a beer dispenser. Kegs are generally cleaned, refilled, and reused over and over again. While cans and bottles can be recycled and reused, this process is much more time and energy intensive than simply cleaning and refilling a keg. Did you know that the aluminum alone in the 165 cans weighs 5 pounds?!
Kegerators Save!
Do the Math — Keg Beer Costs Less Than Bottles. When you buy a kegerator you not only store large amounts of cool draft beer conveniently but also save over 50% as compared to buying the same volume of beer in bottles or cans. Drinking beer from the beer dispenser keg saves $40 or more per half barrel kegerator. At that rate, your kegerator pays for itself after the 10th keg! Take a look at the numbers:
A standard 1/2 gallon keg of Budweiser costs $94 or less. It contains 15.5 gallons of beer (1984 ounces). A suitcase of Budweiser contains 24 12- ounce cans and costs about $20. To get the same volume of beer from Budweiser suticases as from a keg, you would need to purchase about 7 suitcases for about $140. As you can plainly see by doing the math, the keg beer dispenser saves you over $40 per keg!
A standard 1/2 gallon keg of Budweiser costs $94 or less. It contains 15.5 gallons of beer (1984 ounces). A suitcase of Budweiser contains 24 12- ounce cans and costs about $20. To get the same volume of beer from Budweiser suticases as from a keg, you would need to purchase about 7 suitcases for about $140. As you can plainly see by doing the math, the keg beer dispenser saves you over $40 per keg!
4 Main Types of Kegerators: Mini Kegerators, Full Size Home Kegerators, Commercial Kegerators, and Outdoor Kegerators.
Whether you're a beer aficionado or someone who just loves to throw killer parties, the perfect beer kegerator is a mere mouse click away. Below are the main highlights and features to consider when buying a Kegerator:
Mini Kegerators
Capacity: Holds 5-Liters and Serves the equivalent to 11-12 cans of beer
Highlights:
Full Size Home Kegerators
Capacity: Holds 15.5 gallons and Stores a full sized half shell Sankey standard keg, Equals 7 cases of beer and Serve the equivalent to 140-160 cans of beer
Highlights:
Commercial Kegerators
Capacity: 1/2, 1/4 or pony (mini) beer kegs, Serves the equivalent to 11-12 cans of beer, Equal 7 cases of beer, and Serves the equivalent to 140-160 cans of beer
Highlights:
Outdoor Kegerators
Capacity: 1/2 keg or 1/4 keg, Equals 7 cases of beer, Serves the equivalent to 140-160 cans of beer
Highlights:
Mini Kegerators
Capacity: Holds 5-Liters and Serves the equivalent to 11-12 cans of beer
Highlights:
- Mini Kegs give you extra space in your kitchen counter!
- Perfect for two people
- Best for storage of small beer amounts
- Ideal for space consious people
- Self-pressured
- Recommended for Heineken kegs
- Taps last 2-4 times
Full Size Home Kegerators
Capacity: Holds 15.5 gallons and Stores a full sized half shell Sankey standard keg, Equals 7 cases of beer and Serve the equivalent to 140-160 cans of beer
Highlights:
- Provide the perfect pour and amount of foam due to the high quality components that touch beer!
- U.S. made beer components
- Recommended to be used indoors and as freestanding units
- Front vent to enable the compressor to dissipate heat not available (not designed for outdoors or to be fitted undercounter)
Commercial Kegerators
Capacity: 1/2, 1/4 or pony (mini) beer kegs, Serves the equivalent to 11-12 cans of beer, Equal 7 cases of beer, and Serves the equivalent to 140-160 cans of beer
Highlights:
- Ideal solution to integrate a draft beer system into standard height cabinetry!
- Adjustable thermostat
- 100% CFC Free
- Automatic defrost
Outdoor Kegerators
Capacity: 1/2 keg or 1/4 keg, Equals 7 cases of beer, Serves the equivalent to 140-160 cans of beer
Highlights:
- Keep beer frosty cold from 33 to 52 degrees for ales!
- Work in temperatures ranging from as low as 45 degrees to as high as 100
- May be built-in, free-standing or rolled on optional casters
Mini Kegerators
The EdgeStar 5-Liter Mini Kegerator is an advanced beer dispenser system that uses DraughtKeg carbonator pressure technology to deliver a pub-quality pour of beer everytime. Designed specifically to serve pressurized 5 liter kegs, this countertop Mini Kegerator serves draft beer at home and is attractively designed with the beer lover in mind. Dimensions and more details here.
The Krups Beertender Mini-Kegerator is the perfect mini-kegerator for your Heineken DraughtKeg. This Beertender maintains the perfect temperature and the unique internal carbonator technology ensures that beer remains fresh and tasty up to 30 days and ensures that your mini-kegerator always provides the right head of foam every time. This mini-kegerator is easy to set up and use, simply insert the keg into the Beertender, snap on the disposable draught tube, allow the DraughtKeg to cool. The electronic cooling system automatically chills the keg to the proper temperature. Dimensions and more details here.
The Summit Stainless Portable Beer Dispenser is a freestanding full size beer dispenser with a stainless steel top and wrapped stainless door. Even more impressive is the doors are fingerprint resistant! This model features a sleek contemporary style that's portable. With the unit on sturdy casters, simply roll it into any room or outdoor area you desire. Comes with everything you need to make this unit operational: 5 pound CO2 tank, Regulator, Draft tower, Sankey American tap, top guard rail, wooden keg slats, drip tray and cleaning kit. Fits half, quarter or mini kegs and allows you to serve ice cold beer on demand with no bottles or cans to clean up! Dimensions and more details here.
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Full Size Kegerators
The Danby Indoor-Outdoor Kegerator and draft beer dispenser is for full size or pony kegs. Featuring stainless steel paneling, optional swivel casters, and a fan-cooled condenser, the Danby is both elegant and versatile. The Danby can be used outdoors, making it the perfect choice for those wanting the flexibility to serve a frosty glass of beer in the comfort of their home or outside on their porch or patio. This kegerator comes with all the beer parts you need to start dispensing your favorite draft brew. Front mount digital temperature controls with an LED display lets you control the temperature with precision. Also included are a black single faucet beer tower, drip tray and a chrome guard rail to prevent your beer glasses from sliding off the scratch-resistant top. It's easy to entertain party guests anywhere in or around your home with this Danby kegerator! Dimensions and more details here.
The Edgestar Full Size Kegerator with modern black-on-black finish represents excellent value— this kegerator combines a designed-to-fit compact refrigerator with commercial-grade, NSF-approved beer lines.You save money on the refrigerator component without skimping on the important beer line components. From the CO2 tanks to the coupler, all the internal parts are USA-made, NSF approved. You can store up to a full sized half shell Sankey standard keg, with limited exceptions. The Edgestar is UL listed and includes a 5 lb. brewer preferred, upgraded aluminum CO2 cylinder (supplied empty). This full size EdgeStar kegerator is the easiest kegerator to set up. It's perfect if you're unfamiliar with the sometimes tricky task of setting up a home draft beer system. Dimensions and more details here.
The Sanyo Stainless Steel Full-Size Keg Beer Dispenser is the perfect appliance for the beer aficionado. This high quality and attractive kegerator comes with all the draft beer equipment necessary to pour fresh draft beer straight from the keg and an internal capacity of 6.5 cubic feet to store a full-size keg and up to a 15 lb. CO2 tank inside its cabinet. The Sanyo Kegerator is designed for home use and as such is both quiet and energy efficient. 2.5 inch caster wheels make this unit portable and very easy to move from your bar to your patio. This unit also comes with an attractive metal safety rail to help keep mugs and glasses from sliding off. Dimensions and more details here.
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Commercial Kegerators, Professional Kegerators
The Summit Commercial Kegerator and draft beer dispenser is constructed to meet commercial quality standards, and with finished sides and top, it is equally suited for built-in or freestanding applications. Whether intended for home or professional use, it is certain to withstand rigorous use. Sporting a sleek, high-gloss black finish and the the immensely-popular stainless towel bar handle, the Summit Commercial Kegerator matches your other black appliances perfectly. The Summit beer cooler is full-sized and can readily accommodate standard 1/2, 1/4 or pony (mini) beer kegs. Summit professional kegerators are the perfect solution if you want to integrate a draft beer system into standard height cabinetry. The draft tower can be mounted directly to your counter top and the kegerator includes a fan to cool the compressor for built-in applications. Comes with everything you need to get started enjoying your favorite beer on tap: CO2 Tank, Regulator, Faucet, and Drip Tray, and shelves to convert the unit to a refrigerator. Dimensions and details here.
The Summit Stainless Commercial Outdoor Kegerator & draft beer dispenser is constructed to meet commercial quality standards outdoors. It has a stainless cabinet made of non-corrodible 304 grade stainless steel as well as a stainless steel door. With finished sides and top, it is equally suited for built-in or freestanding applications. The beer cooler is full-sized and can readily accommodate standard 1/2, 1/4 or pony (mini) beer kegs. Summit professional kegerators are the perfect solution if you want to integrate a draft beer system into an outdoor bar. The draft tower can be placed in your cabinetry and the kegerator and it includes a fan to cool the compressor for built-in applications. Also included are shelves to convert the unit to a refrigerator complete with an auto-defrost feature. Dimensions and details here.
The Summit Professional Double Tap Kegerator allows you to chill and serve two kegs of beer at once. Have a crowd pleasing light beer on hand for the party and keep a craft brew just for yourself! Refrigerates and taps two slim quarter "pony" kegs at the same time. Can also fit one full size (half barrel) keg. Durable commercial-grade stainless steel top. Fan-cooled compressor for built-in applications. Free cleaning kit and upgraded stainless steel drip tray included. Uses one 5 pound CO2 tank (included) to tap both kegs. Two American Sankey D system couplers included- taps most US brews. Dimensions and more details here.
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How to Achieve the Perfect Pour
Enjoy Beer at Home with a Kegerator!
Pouring draft beer is an art, and a key part of the overall beer tasting experience. When serving your cold fresh draft beer:
- Use a clean glass. A dirty glass containing oils, dirt or residuals from a previous beer, may inhibit head creation and taint flavors.
- Hold your glass at a 45° angle. Pour the beer, targeting the middle of the slope of the glass. Don't be afraid to pour hard or add some air between the bottle and glass.
- When beer fills up to the half-way point, bring the glass to a 90° angle and continue to pour in the middle of the glass. This will induce the perfect foam head. And remember, having a head on a beer is a good thing—it releases the beer’s aromatics and adds to the overall presentation. If you find your pouring style is causing too little head, try gradually adding distance between the bottle and the glass as you pour until you achieve the proper amount. An ideal head should be 1" to 1-1/2" thick.
Beer has been brewed for thousands of years— from the ancient Egyptians through the Middle Ages and of course, modern times. Long ago, beer was actually safer to drink than plain water, thanks to the alcohol content. However, beer back then didn't necessarily taste all that great or stay fresh very long without refrigeration. A little technology (and electricity) goes a long way! If you enjoy fresh draft beer at home and want to save money over buying it in bottles or cans, you've come to the right site to learn about a beer dispenser, kegerators, and beer refrigerators. And if you want to give home brewing a try, the convenience and cost savings of buying a Beer Machine or making beer from a Mr. Beer kit is worth it. This website provides information, resources, a blog, and helpful links to help you make the right choices. Please drink responsibly and use a personal breathalyzer to be sure you're save to drive. Cheers!