What is a Kegerator?

In the past, the word kegerator called to mind images of old, discarded refrigerators festooned with an array of plastic tubing and carbon dioxide tanks. They were a testament to ingenuity and to the love of fresh, cold beer. While you can still play MacGyver and refurbish your grandmother's old steel monster into the kegerator of your dreams, the popularity of homebrewing beer and a healthy lust for value have given rise to the availability of ready made, direct-to-consumer kegerators.

In spite of common perceptions, kegerators are not just status symbols for fraternity brothers. They enable beer lovers of all types to enjoy fresh, cold draft beer at home at a fraction of the price of bottled or canned beer.

The kegerator (an amalgamation of the words keg and refrigerator) is essentially a refrigeration unit with a built-in beer tap. Like all fridges, they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. However, functionality is the main draw with kegerators. For those serious about the quality and freshness of their beer, the kegerator is an essential item. Keg beer has minimal to no exposure to light, which will affect the flavor of the beer. Also, it will keep the keg at constant temperature ensuring no change in flavor due to temperature abuse. In short, the kegerator guarantees a fresh, cold, and delicious beer every pour.

Whether you are a serious homebrewer or a fledgling home bartender, the kegerator will help keep your grog fresh or make the perfect centerpiece to your basement sports bar.