As with all good things in life, it’s about finding the right balance. Whether you’re a lager loyalist or an ale adventurer, there’s a kegerator configuration awaiting to pour you the perfect pint. Temperature Control: The Heart of Freshness While some beer enthusiasts might set up their kegerator in a dedicated spot, for others, the ability to move the unit around can be of utmost importance.

But, if you want a machine that pours full pints from a keg, you can expect to pay a bit more. How to clean a beer dispenserAles: These are brewed from malted barley using top-fermenting brewers’ yeast. Examples include pale ales, stouts, and wheat beers. Speciality and Craft Beers: These often include unique ingredients or brewing methods, giving rise to a plethora of sub-varieties. Fresh, cold draught beer at home: the Philips PerfectDraft is a beer dispensing system designed for you to enjoy a glass of self-poured beer in the comfort of your home; For the freshest possible taste: LCD display with temperature and volume indication shows when your beer is at the target temperature of 3°C (12-hour cooling period that is guaranteed stable performance in temperatures up to 31°C, beer stays fresh and bubble for up to 30 days); Discover the perfect tap: Designed to maintain quality and pour the beer the way the brewer intended - with a real tap handle ; Elegant design: Fits in the kitchen, the home bar or the living room; Measurements: H: 37.6cm W: 26cm D: 34.6cm We've seen these used in bars and pubs, so we had high expectations for the pour, and it didn’t disappoint - it’s a very professional beer that comes out of the pump, chilled to a refreshing 2 degrees.

A kegerator is, essentially, a fusion of a keg and a refrigerator. Its primary role is to keep the beer keg cool whilst also allowing for the smooth dispensation of beer when you fancy a drink. The device maintains the beer at a consistent temperature and carbonation level, providing an experience akin to being served a draft beer at a pub. Core Components The kegs for this machine are 2 litres - which is around 3.5 pints - so you don't need to be throwing a huge party to justify firing it up. Coming in at around the same size as a coffee machine, the Fizzics device took less than a minute to get set up and didn’t take over our entire kitchen worktop.

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Seals and Insulation: The efficiency of a kegerator significantly depends on its insulation. A well-insulated unit maintains the desired temperature more effectively, leading to energy savings. Furthermore, the quality of seals around the door or lid is paramount. A poor seal can allow cold air to escape, making the refrigeration unit work harder and potentially shortening its lifespan. Faucet (Tap): The point of dispensation where the beer pours out. Kegerators can have single or multiple taps, depending on design and preference. This is the priciest pint of the machines we tested - but it was the best. Overall, this was our winner. It poured really nicely and was like a pint that you'd get in the pub, plus we liked the display features. Diverse Selection: Host a mini beer festival at home! Offer guests a range from a light lager to a dark stout, or perhaps an experimental craft beer.

CO2 Tank and Regulator: The CO2 tank provides carbon dioxide, which pushes beer out of the keg and maintains its carbonation. The regulator manages the CO2 pressure going into the keg.Any beer in the keg will stay fresh for 30 days after your first pour, so there's plenty of time to work through a keg if you're going at it alone. Beer kegs come in a plethora of sizes to cater to different needs, but the following are the most common: When you’ve filled the glass around 2/3rds full, it’s time to focus on the head. Lower the glass further from the spout or if using the Fizzics machine, flip the tap away from you for the final foamy flourish. Ease of cleaning: we looked for products that were easy to clean. No one wants their house smelling like a tired pub carpet!