If you enjoy a nice tall glass of your favorite draft, a beer kegerator is an appliance you simply must have. As you may be able to guess, the word keg and refrigerator are combined to make the term kegerator. Why shouldn’t your beverage of choice have its own specially made cooling device?
Although some may think this is a new concept, it’s really not! In fact, after home brewing was made legal again by congress in 1978, manufactures quickly began developing a way to store beer while keeping it fresher. The best part about owning one of these appliances is that your keg can actually stay fresh for as long as six months if for some strange reason it wasn’t drank long before then.
How they Work
A beer keg cooler is thoughtfully designed to deliver you a fresh beverage at the perfect temperature any time of the day. Although you will find that the majority maintain a temperature of 38°F, there are some models like the Vinotemp VT-FULLKEG that let you control your temperature. This particular model offers a temperature range from 36° to 45°F so you can really satisfy your palette. Although 38°F is the preferred temperature for most beers to deliver the right amount of head without the extra foam, some beers do have more specific needs. This makes having a temperature control option handy.
Basically these coolers are stylish places to store a keg, maintain its temperature and conveniently pour a perfect glass. This makes them perfect for any room in your home, office, yacht, etc. Also, if you don’t have a ton of space like in a smaller apartment or game room, there are miniature sizes available too like the Vinotemp VT-Ponykeg. This is a versatile and practical model that accommodates everything from a 1/8 barrel up to a ponysize keg. Now even a mancave in the garage can boast one of the most essential and appreciated appliances ever created!
Choosing the Right One
If you are like many others, you’re probably thinking there can’t be a right or wrong kegerator for beer. While this may be partially true, you still want to pick one that will fulfill your needs. If you have a party every weekend, a full size one is probably in your best interest. On the other hand, if you merely like to have a few glasses to unwind at night after work, you may only need s small model.
Do you need one on castors so it’s more portable? Do you want to be able to control the temperature? These are all questions that you need to ask yourself when you are shopping for a beer kegerator.
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