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Nostalgia KRS-2100 Keg-O-Rator Refrigerated Beverage Keg Dispenser $350.97 Ideal for home brewers and regular beer drinkers. With the full-size, single-tap Keg O Rator you will be the hit of the party.... |
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Krups and Heineken BeerTender B100 with Heineken Draught Keg technology $125.00 The BeerTender offer the ultimate at-home draught beer experience. It maintains beer at the ideal temperature for drinking, and lets you draught beer at home like an expert. It's engineered to work exclusively with Heineken, Heineken Premium Light and Newcastle Brown Ale. It has ultra-quiet electronic cooling systems. The DraughtKeg and BeerTender also keep beer fresh for 30 days after tapping. Th... |
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Double Tap Stainless Steel Draft Beer Kegerator Tower - 3 Diameter $108.00 Draft beer towers are a simple and economical solution for your home bar. They look great mounted on your bar or counter top and function just as those do at your favorite bar. This is a double tap, 3-inch diameter model made of durable mirror polished stainless steel. In stock and ready to ship. Features: Made of durable, sanitary polished stainless steel. Makes dispensing beer easy. Specs: Colum... |
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Sanyo BC1206 Kegerator Beer Cooler $725.12 Ideal for home brewers or just regular ol' beer drinkers, this cooler keeps cold brews on tap and ready to pour. With a capacity of 6.5 cubic feet, the cooler holds up to a half-barrel keg and comes with a complete CO2 tap system to get things flowing. The tap system includes a Sankey keg tapper, a type that fits all North American beer kegs; a pressure gauge; a pressure regulator; and an arm, for... |
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Coleman 5712A756 Insulated Can Holder, colors may vary $1.76 Keep it cold even after you take it out of the cooler Sized to fit most car cup holders Red, blue or silver... |
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Bubba Keg Cooler - 55 Quarts of Cool $126.89 While everyone appreciates the convenience of an injection blow molded plastic cooler, it doesn't have to be part of your outdoor decor. Make a bolder statement with this feature-filled Bubba Keg Cooler. It features double-wall insulated construction and holds up to 75 cans of your favorite beverage. It includes an integrated bottle opener, wine bottle holder and fruit trays, a double access insul... |
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Igloo Party Barrel Roller Drink Cooler - 109 Qt $139.99 This remarkable roller cooler is the ultimate party accessory! The best part is, you'll never have to worry about capacity. It holds a half keg with ice or 163 cans of your favorite beverage. Not only does it hold a lot, it's an extremely durable drink cooler (like we said before, it's made to party) and at the end of the night (or possibly the next afternoon) it's easy to drain. Just unlock the c... |
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Avanti BCA31SS Beverage Cooler $278.95 The BCA31SS beverage cooler is perfect for recreational or business use in homes, offices, dorms, and more. |
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Coleman 5-Gallon Beverage Cooler $31.99 Take this newly designed Coleman 5-Gallon Beverage Cooler with you for all your camping and travel needs this summer! This round, 5-gallon beverage cooler features a drip-resistant spout that is removable and dishwasher safe. The screw-top lid makes a tight seal to keep contents colder longer. Made in the USA, this cooler resists dents, scratches, and fading. |
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Party Beverage Cooler $37.5 Crafted of durable heavy weight vinylinside and outthe portable Party Cooler features a bottle and can opener sturdy reinforced handles and a front pocket for easy storage Embroidered for Free with a last name or two first names the portable beverage cooler makes a great housewarming or birthday gift as well as a thank you gift to your wedding party Available in black green and red Details Size 16 wide by 1112 high and 9 inches deep Materials Vinyl Color Black green or red Personalization The Party Beverage Coolers can be embroidered with a last name up to 11 characters or two first names up to 11 characters each seperated by an ampersand at No Additional Cost Personalization Included Please CLICK HERE for personalization Or purchase below without personalization |
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Vinotemp VT-TC32GSS10 Front Venting Beverage Cooler $694.99 Store your favorite beverages in this ready to use cooler. The Vinotemp VT-32BCSB10 front venting beverage cooler keeps your favorites chilled perfectly. |
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Vinotemp VT-BC58SB Front Venting Beverage Cooler $914.99 The Vinotemp VT-BC58SB front venting beverage cooler can hold a variety of cans, bottles, or anything else that needs to be cooled. |
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Koolatron P20 Compact 12V Thermoelectric Beverage Cooler $114.99 The Koolatron P20 compact 12V thermoelectric beverage cooler offers easy mobility with a compact, lightweight design at only 9 pounds! |
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2309 Houdini Wine & Beverage Cooler $12.99 The Metrokane 2309 Houdini Wine Beverage Cooler in Orange is insulated in Neoprene and Chills Wine and other Beverages faster and longer |
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2306 Houdini Wine & Beverage Cooler $14.99 The Metrokane 2306 Houdini Wine Beverage Cooler Yellow is insulated in Neoprene and Chills Wine and other Beverages faster and longer |
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2304 Houdini Wine & Beverage Cooler $9.99 The Metrokane 2305 Houdini Wine Beverage Cooler Blue is insulated in Neoprene and Chills Wine and other Beverages faster and longer |
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2305 Houdini Wine & Beverage Cooler $14 The Metrokane 2304 Houdini Red Wine Beverage Cooler Red is insulated in Neoprene and Chills Wine and other Beverages faster and longer |
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Personalized Chrome Beverage Cooler for Groomsmen $12.95 This stainless steel can cooler makes a perfect and practical groomsman gift. |
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Personalized Black Beverage Cooler for Groomsmen $19.95 Your groomsmen will all keep their cool with this handy can cooler. |
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Koolatron P27 Voyager 12V Thermoelectric Beverage Cooler $125.99 The Koolatron P27 Voyager 12V thermoelectric beverage cooler offers plenty of storage space for up to 48 cans of soda in the unit's 29 quart capacity! |
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Personalized Pink Beverage Cooler for Bridesmaids $19.95 Your bridesmaids can keep their canned drinks cool and show a little style with this kicky little can cooler. |
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Haier HBCN02EBB 17-Wine Bottle Beverage Cooler Black $129.99 Haier's Beverage Cooler is perfect for the office or dorm room. It keeps your beer and wine safe from premature aging, just like a traditional wine cellar. It conveniently stores 17 bottles of wine or up to 42 (12 oz) cans of your favorite beverage. |
5 Gallon Barrel Palletizer
Just Right: Storing and Serving Draft Beer by Michael Usry
If you've been drinking beer for any amount of time you are probably aware of draft beer. People around the globe enjoy the cold sudsy beverage that comes from a keg and out of the beer taps. When stored and served right, it is a tasty and refreshing way to enjoy a cold beer. However, some problems can arise that can definitely take away from the quality and taste of your favorite beverage.
The most important factor in proper draft care is the temperature of the beer. The proper temperature for storage and serving draft beer is 38 degrees Fahrenheit. If the keg falls above or below 38 F, the appearance, freshness, and most importantly, taste can be affected. Draft beer is kept at this temperature so that it can maintain the carbonation level that it has while it is being made at the brewery. It does not matter whether it is a domestic or imported beer or if it is pasteurized or not; the temperature must remain between 38-40 degrees.
If a keg gets too warm, the beer will foam up while it is still in the container. This happens because the pressure applied by the beer tap handles is not enough to keep the carbonation in the beer. This can lead to wasted beer and wasted profit. Once a keg has lost pressure and the carbonation in the beer is gone, it affects the taste, making it more bitter, and the appearance of the beer, making it appear clouded.
If the keg gets too cold it causes the carbonation found in the beer to remain there until the customer consumes it. The result is overfilled beer glasses and a lower yield of beers per keg. Also, if temperature drops too much without the pressure from the beer tap handles being changed, the beer may become over carbonated. This will result in foamy pours.
Temperature can be maintained with a little care. To properly measure a keg's temperature you must place a thermometer in liquid with the keg. This is important to do to maintain proper temperature. A keg can go from 38 degrees to 48 degrees in as little as four hours. On the other hand, it can take up to ten hours for a keg that measures 48 degrees to be cooled down to 38 degrees. This is a serious matter in a business or party situation!
One way to prevent improper temperature is make sure that your keg refrigerator is well maintained and sealed properly. A poorly sealed cooler can warm the keg by several degrees over a relatively short period of time. When storing kegs, avoid keeping other items in the same cooler as the beer. Having other items in the same refrigerator can lead to people opening the door and affecting the temperature of the keg.
One must consider temperature when receiving a keg from delivery as well. A keg that has ridden around in a delivery truck for several hours is more than likely going to be several degrees warmer than when it came from the warehouse. The bottom line is that with a little care and attention draft beer can always be good all the way from the bottom of the barrel until it comes bursting forth in a golden frothy spray out of the beer tap handles.
About the Author
Michael Usry is a long-time beer lover and contributing author for "Beer Maniac" fanzine in Austin, Tx. He is also a top affiliate at beer tap handles, and german beer steins, websites for household draft beer accessories.
