There are a number of different types of kegs.  They basic measurement is a the barrel (abbreviates to bbl).  All breweries that I’ve heard of, always talk in the number of barrels that they can produce in a single batch.   This then gets put into kegs for distribution to us, the drinkers.  There are a huge number  of keg sizes, but these are the ones that you as a kegerator owner will need to care about. Read the rest of this entry »

Now that you’ve decided to get a kegerator,  the first question that always has to be decided is what kind.  Shortly followed up by how much work you want to do.  Kegerators come in numerous styles.   The one at right is a Mini Fridge with a tower on it.

Each kegerator has advantages and disadvantages so follow along for the rundown of each style.  If you think about where you are going to put your kegerator, you may be limited in the choice.  Even if this is the case,  it’s best to know about your options in case the ability to change it ever arises. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have ever thrown a party with beer, then you know about the after party mess. While 24 full cans fit nicely into the case, 24 empty beer cans can cover from here to as far as the eye can see. The solution. A kegerator. Anything from the Heineken Beer Tender up to the full blown kegerator will allow you to avoid the sticky mess that is taking cans back the next day. Read the rest of this entry »