What is a Kegerator?

Sep 23
10:05

2011

Steffan Sims

Steffan Sims

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The term kegerator is technically a word combination of keg and refrigerator. It is a device that can be described as a specialized refrigerator wherein a keg (usually of beer) is kept and chilled inside.

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The term kegerator is technically a word combination of keg and refrigerator. It is a device that can be described as a specialized refrigerator wherein a keg (usually of beer) is kept and chilled inside. This piece of equipment was created in order to keep and maintain a keg of beer at constant,What is a Kegerator? Articles cool temperature for extended periods of time. The beer can be stored in it for prolonged periods lasting from several months to even a year, without any noticeable change in its flavor or quality. Apart from containing beer kegs, this thing can also be used to hold soda kegs. The device comes equipped with taps so that the beer or soda can be dispensed with so much ease.

 

You can purchase this unit as brand-new from manufacturers, but be prepared, for its price can be quite expensive. Usually, a brand-new device would rack up somewhere from $300 to $700. Although, it might be a bit pricey, the savings you get will be huge over time especially when you have heavy drinkers in your place. For some who can’t afford to buy the brand-new product, the common route they take is to build the device on their own. They would buy an old fridge and using a converting kit, people will be able to put in, install and dispense from a keg in it similarly to a prefabricated product.

 

The kegerator units are mostly found in bars, clubs, pubs and restaurants. Party rental services can be found to have these units also which they can loan to clients for parties, weddings, corporate events and so on. On a residential setting, you’ll find such units on dedicated home brewers and few draft beer enthusiasts who wish to have ice cold beer anytime they want.  

 

The refrigerator is, of course, the main housing component of this unique device. Typically, a single-door fridge is chosen. Nonetheless, there are several people who would also opt for the dual-door as well as chest-type freezers. Apart from the fridge, the presence of a pressurized gas tank is necessary. Pressurization is very important because it prevents spoilage of the beer. As beer is being dispensed out, CO2 replaces its emptied portions and this pressurized gas doesn’t cause the beer to become stale. It is using hand pumps that introduce regular air into the system which causes the beer to taste flat and turn out bad. Pressurization is also responsible for putting pressure in the line so that the beer or soda comes out freely anytime the tap is pulled. Other parts of the kegerator include regulator, coupler, tap, tower, drip tray, faucet and faucet handle.