Introduction

You’ve either got one or know somebody who has. The humble man-cave where the boys like to gather to watch sport and chew-the-fat. And for those of us that own our man-cave, we don’t like to be outdone. It’s a constant challenge to keep updating and fitting out our greatest asset and therefore we’ve decided to review the best beer keg fridges for this year.

Having a large full size built-in bar is one thing but if you don’t have the funds for this, then a beer keg fridge is a piece of bar furniture that will really impress the boys! After all, grabbing a beer from your beer fridge is nice but having a lovely brew, even a home brew, poured into an icy cold glass from a beer tap just takes the experience to the next level.

You may think that kegs are just for commercial bars and hotels, well they are. But more people are creating their own craft beers and want it stored in a keg, so they can access it by tap. You can find empty kegs on selling sites such as Ebay or Amazon.

Fill the keg with your homebrew using your CO2 tank to pressurize it. Alternatively, you can take the keg to a brewery (smaller brewers are more accommodating) and purchase beer from them and they will fill it for you. Now you’re ready to fit the keg to your beer keg refrigerator.

Beer Keg Fridges Buying Guide

There’s a bit to think about when purchasing a new beer keg fridge, the most important being size. So, let’s get straight into things and check out what you should be looking out for.

Single or Multi Keg Unit

Single:

If you only have a small area such as an apartment or man-cave that is not as big as you’d like, then a single kegerator is probably going to suite you better. The great thing about these smaller coolers is that they are much more maneuverable, so you can take them outside quite easily on a sunny day.

The downside is that they will not hold as much beer, boo! To be honest though, you’ll still get approximately 15½ gallons of beer which equates to about 165 12oz servings of your amber fluid. The other problems associated with the single keg units are that due to the lower capacity, they may not be able to be built into a countertop as many are made solely for freestanding purposes.

You may also have the issue of your CO2 tank not fitting into the unit, therefore it will have to be placed conveniently beside the unit. This all depends on the model and size of your single keg fridge.

Multiple:

You’re going to expect a larger expense if you buy a multi keg unit, but it’ll certainly be worth the money. You’d better make sure that you have the space available for one of these, but you do have options. You see they come in various sizes that hold from 2-5 kegs. Here’s a table showing how many servings each keg will hold.

2 kegs hold (330 servings) 12 oz.
3 kegs hold (495 servings) 12 oz.
4 kegs hold (660 servings) 12 oz.
5 kegs hold (825 servings) 12 oz.

Multi-purpose:

Doubling up as a beer bottle fridge, multi-purpose units give more versatility. They can come with a glass door which displays your beer inside. A very nice option if you can find one with great ratings. We’ve always struggled with this.

Unit Color

Not that there’s many colors to choose from but many kegerators come in either black or silver. Decide before you buy so that you’re comfortable in the knowledge that when your unit arrives, it will fit with your surroundings.

Maneuverability

Caterers love the single unit keg fridges as they can maneuver them with ease. This can help you out also as you may choose to have outside parties. If this is the case, then a kegerator on castors can be an ideal solution. There’s not many multi keg units with castors so a single maybe your only option here.

Outdoor Use

Some kegerators are approved for outdoor use and therefore have a wet-rated approval assurance. Most people love the outdoors and if you socialize outside a lot and think this would be your preferred cooler, then make sure you’re buying with the wet-rating approval. You may pay a little extra for an external use unit, but this is not something that you purchase every year. Get it right, and it will last years.

So, think about your own circumstances and the space you have available. It’s common to have an alfresco area in your backyard which could accommodate a multiple kegerator unit. These areas can be partially enclosed and if hidden from the elements, a multi-purpose keg fridge could be ideal.

One beer on tap is impressive. Two beers on tap is when your home bar starts making some very sensible life decisions.

This amazing Dual Tap Draft Beer Kegerator is a great option for anyone who wants to bring proper pub-style pouring into their home. This full-size black kegerator features two taps, adjustable temperature control from 32°F to 50°F, a CO₂ cylinder, drip tray and guard rail. It can accommodate 1/6, 1/4 and 1/2-barrel kegs, giving you plenty of flexibility when choosing your favorite brew.

The dual-tap setup is the real attraction. Why choose between a crisp lager and a cheeky ale when you can have both ready to pour? The two additional shelves also mean the unit can double as a regular beverage refrigerator when you’re not dispensing beer, although let’s be honest—that probably won’t happen very often.

The fan cooling system and auto-defrost design help keep everything running smoothly, while the extended beer hose is designed to help achieve a good pour with the right amount of foam.

With its black finish and full-size design, it would look right at home in a man cave, home bar or entertainment area.

Two taps, two choices and absolutely no good reason to leave the house.

Features

Spacious enough to accommodate beer barrels of varying sizes

Auto-defrosting design

Easily adjust the inner temperature from 32 to 50℉

Four wheels, front two lockable

In our view this is the greatest confined space kegerator currently available as it’s so versatile and has huge storage for its size. In fact, it’s got enough room for three ball lock home-brew kegs and comes with a CO2 tank with a red corrosion-resistant coating that also fits inside the unit. You will appreciate that you can be using 2 tapped kegs and have a third being cooled at the same time.

It also comes with a complete keg tapping kit so all you need to do is supply the kegs and have the CO2 bottle filled. You’ll benefit from the upgraded dual faucet stainless steel draft tower that fits in with the sleek design of the keg fridge. A premium dual gauge regulator is also part of this unit that will help you with keeping the correct pressure from the CO2 tank to your brew lines.

You’ll love the sleek style which encompasses a silver door surrounded by a lovely black cabinet with a textured top surface with guard rail lines. This will prevent you from knocking drinks over the edge. Beneath the tapped faucet you’ll find a dishwasher safe drip tray that will collect all your spillage and help with cleaning. They’ve thought of everything with this awesome unit.

It’s also easy to maneuver because it comes on casters. This will allow you to roll it from room to room with ease and convenience.

To keep the kegs cooled between 35 degrees Fahrenheit (1.6d C) to 42 degrees Fahrenheit (5.5d C), you’ll require a great thermostatic temperature control and that’s exactly what’s provided. At the back of the unit you’ll find the easily adjustable mechanical temperature control. You’ll also save cash each month due to the energy efficient design which the manufacturer claims is 25% more efficient.

You’re also safe in the knowledge that this keg fridge is listed with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) who are a certification tester of electrical, mechanical and plumbing products.

There’s nothing like showing off your latest home brew and what better way to show if off than serving it via a beer tap. This will really impress your mates.

Note: If you intend to connect a commercial keg you will need a keg coupler that can be purchased separately.

Features

Room for three ball lock home-brew kegs

Dual faucet stainless steel draft tower

Dishwasher safe drip tray

CSA listed

Adjustable mechanical temperature control

Three beers on tap? At this point, calling it a kegerator feels like seriously underselling the situation.

This ripping 160L Triple Tap Beer Kegerator is aimed at beer lovers who believe having options is considerably more important than having fridge space. This full-size draft beer dispenser can accommodate three sixth-barrel kegs, with the included 5lb CO₂ tank also fitting inside the unit for a tidy setup.

With three taps available, you can keep different beers ready to pour at the same time. Lager on one, pale ale on another and something dark and mysterious on the third? Sounds like a perfectly balanced beer portfolio to me.

The compressor cooling system provides adjustable temperature control from 30°F to 75°F, while fan-forced circulation and auto-defrost help maintain consistent cooling. There’s also a digital display and memory function, so the kegerator can remember your preferred settings after a power outage.

The stainless-steel tower, dual-gauge dual-valve regulator, D-system coupler and gas lines make this more than just a fridge with some taps stuck on top. It’s a proper draft beer setup.

It’s equally suited to a serious home bar, entertaining area or small commercial application.

Three taps means you can offer your guests three choices. Naturally, they’ll still ask what’s in the fridge.

Features

Flexible layout that accommodates 3 sixth kegs

Equipped with a CO₂ tank

Powerful compressor cooling system

Complete Pro-Level Kit

Multi-Function Use

For the first time we’re showing you a 3 faucet kegerator which is fairly unusual and is made by the same guys that manufactured our first keg fridge. It only just sits in this $1k+ category and judging by the reviews, won’t be slipping in price any time soon.

You’ll love the storing space that will accommodate three, 5-gallon ball lock Cornelius kegs and can dispense all three at once as all the equipment is supplied. And as you’d expect, it comes with all the other necessary components to have you pouring beer in no time.

It looks amazing with the stylish black Matt finish and chrome guardrail which stops glasses and other utensils from sliding off the top. You get a removable built-in drip tray that makes cleaning very easy and is fitted with casters for easy maneuverability.

However, one of the better features is the fan forced cooling which allows the unit to cool down to 32dF for icy cold beer. After all, this is the main purpose of a kegerator. You will be able to change the temperature setting at the push of a button via the digital control panel. Cooling is evenly distributed throughout the unit, helped by the fan.

The interior of the fridge is large enough to store any full-size keg and will even accommodate rubber kegs. The CO2 bottle is also stored inside the fridge which gives you the option to have the kegerator built-in to cabinetry.

Given top appraisal from eight customers with a 5-star rating, we struggled to find fault with this unit. Delivery and instructions even come up trumps. Great buy.

Features

3 Faucets

Huge storage for all keg types

Fan forced cooling

Internal CO2 bottle

If choosing your beer has ever caused an argument, this kegerator may be the diplomatic solution. Three taps should keep everyone quiet.

This spacious 162L Triple Tap Home Draft Beer Kegerator gives beer enthusiasts plenty of room to play with. Designed to hold up to three Corny kegs, it can accommodate combinations including two sixth kegs, two slim kegs or three ball-lock kegs, while the included 5lb CO₂ tank can be housed inside the unit for a neat, integrated setup.

The powerful compressor offers a broad temperature range from 23°F to 82.4°F, with digital controls, fan-forced circulation and auto-defrost helping keep the interior running efficiently. The memory function is also handy because nobody wants to spend Saturday morning trying to remember what temperature they set the beer fridge to.

A stainless-steel triple-tap tower gives you three beers ready to pour, while the included regulator, ball-lock tap kit, CO₂ tank and gas lines provide most of what you need to get your draft beer operation underway.

It’s a particularly appealing option for homebrewers who want several batches available at once.

Three kegs, three taps and 162 litres of cold-storage potential. Your only problem now is deciding which beer gets the prime tap.

Features

Flexible layout interior design

Equipped with a CO₂ tank

Precise temperature control from 23℉ to 82.4℉ / -5℃ to 28℃

Multi-Function Use

Sometimes you don’t need three beers on tap—you just need one really good excuse to stay home.

The VEVOR Single Tap Draft Beer Kegerator keeps things wonderfully simple. This full-size 152L beer refrigerator features a single draft tap, adjustable temperature control, CO₂ cylinder, drip tray, guard rail and a shelf for additional storage. It can accommodate a full-size keg, a quarter-barrel keg or two sixth-barrel kegs, giving you plenty of flexibility for home use.

The adjustable temperature range runs from 23°F to 82.4°F, with a digital display making it easy to dial in your preferred setting. An air-cooling system provides rapid chilling, while the automatic defrost function helps keep the kegerator operating efficiently.

I actually like the single-tap approach. There’s something refreshingly uncomplicated about knowing exactly what beer you’re drinking. No agonising over three taps, no beer menu and definitely no awkward “what are you having?” conversation.

The roomy interior also means the kegerator can pull double duty as a beverage refrigerator when you’re not running a keg, while the casters make moving the unit considerably easier.

It’s a solid choice for anyone building a home bar without wanting to turn the place into a microbrewery.

One tap. One keg. One very good reason to invite your mates around.

Features

Auto-defrosting design

Spacious enough to accommodate beer barrels

Inner temperature from 32 to 50℉

4 Wheels, 2 locking.

What’s better than coming home after a long day’s work, to pour your own freshly brewed beverage? Not much really is there?

You’ll find this kegerator to be a professional piece as it’s manufactured by SABA, who supply a full range of high quality restaurant and food service equipment. So, imagine having this in your own pool room or man-cave!

You will need to supply your own kegs and CO2 tank (the tank can be mounted internally or externally) but the tubes and tapping equipment are included.

Can you envisage having a party or large gathering of friends and being capable of offering up to four various tapped beers! You’ll be the envy of everyone.

The refrigeration system is compliant with environmental safety concerns as it uses R314a refrigerant which is CFC and HCFC-free.

Included is a LED light. A nice touch if you want to use part of your kegerator as a fridge for containing beer bottles or cans. It’ll light them up nicely.

With stainless-steel top and drip tray, it’s surrounded by an attractive wear resistant vinyl on steel black finish. The interior features stainless-steel walls, floor and ceiling. Yep, great quality inside and out.

All you need is a power connection which is 115/60/1 phase, 15 amp. The internal wining is connection ready.

Features

Accessible condenser coil for cleaning

CFC and HCFC-free refrigeration

Quality construction

Stainless-steel top

Conclusion

As with everything you purchase of great value, it pays to do your due diligence. These are the best beer keg fridges that we’ve come across and will add great valve to any man-cave.

Decide on the space you have available, whether you will use it solely as a keg fridge or for can storage and also know if you’ll want it built into existing or future cabinetry. You may not want this done immediately but you may, possibly down the track.

Check for the location of your CO2 tank and if it’s mounted inside or out. How many tap faucets you’ll require and the size of the kegs you’ll be using.

I hope this has given you an idea of what is out there and have made the decision a little easier. Owning one of these beer keg fridges will only compliment your house, pool room or even your kitchen. Buy right and it will be a lasting asset for a long time to come.

As a tip for young players, if you’re new to brewing you may benefit from beer brewing software which can help out with ingredient calculations and keeping track of your recipes and inventory. In fact many experienced users also use this software.

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