Kegerators- a necessary addition

Added: (Mon Jan 21 2008)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Draft beer has always had it's own special charm. The taste of freshly brewed beer is out of this world, and has a number of people who can vouch for that. The pleasure is doubled if you can have draft beer sitting at home. This is made possible by the introduction of Kegerators. The word "Kegerator" inspires awe and excitement among beer lovers all over the world. A good quality one can transform your home bar into a home haven. It definitely proves to be a great addition to your den.

The word "Kegerator" is a portmanteau combining the words keg and refrigerator. It is essentially a modified refrigerator or freezer that keeps keg beer cold right until it is poured into your glass. It is meant to keep your beer chilled, the way you like it, while maintaining the freshness of beer as well as keeping the beer’s head nice and creamy.

The most efficient aspect of owning a Beer Keg is that it extends the life of your beer and allows for purchase and dispensing in large quantities. The beer stored in one of these is preserved in pristine state for as long as 6 months- of course, if you let your beer stay for that long!

Kegerators come in a variety of makes and models, sizes and shapes. From large four tap kegerators with built in ice machines, to those of a smaller variety, designed to fit behind a home bar or along with under the table ice machines, wine coolers, dishwashers, and even the sink. Accessories such as wine glass racks, custom made beer coasters and cozies, drying racks for your custom screen-printed shot and pint glasses, bottle openers and specialty corkscrews are all available now for home bars.

A properly functioning Keg keeps beer chilled to the exact temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit: the ideal temperature to deliver a proper amount of head and ensure no over foaminess. The most enticing aspect of owning this is the convenience and enjoyment that can only come from having a pub draft ale served and enjoyed in your own home. Before the advent of kegerators, home brewers were relegated only to bottle or cask conditioning their ales.

Portable keg refrigerators are very handy for the home brewer’s picnic and backyard BBQ party. A small keg beer refrigerator is ideal for any event at which plug in power is in supply, and removes the fuss of refilling a modified beer cooler with ice. Portable Kegs are available on the commercial market, but by using compact kegs and a freezer or fridge that is half sized or smaller, a keg beer refrigerator can be made in just a couple of hours in your garage. By using a Kegerator conversion kit, you can easily transform a small fridge into a portable keg refrigerator.

Today, Kegerators come in a variety of styles and with a various innovative accessories that make for a great beer fest, in the comfort of your home. You may want to check out The Cooler Store to get good deals on the latest ones.