You are here because you love brewing and drinking beer, Right? So, if you often go to breweries and like to enjoy tasty, crisp beer then you might be interested in Beer Kegerators.
Here we will discuss different types of Kegerators and their uses in detail.
Basically, Kegerator is a modified look of a refrigerator which is the perfect place to store and dispense a Keg. It helps to keep your Brew crisp and fresh for a long time period. Kegerators are the first choice of everyone, nowadays.
Most people ask about the difference between home kegerators and Commercial Kegerators.
Before we discuss the difference between Commercial kegerators and Home Kegerators, let’s discuss the different types of Kegerators. Having knowledge about kegerator’s various types of is a must if you wanna buy a kegerator. It will definitely help you to find the perfect kegerator which you exactly need.
Kegerators are basically about five types:
- Mini Kegerator
- Built-in Kegerators
- Free Standing Kegerators
- Outdoor Kegerator
- Commercial Kegerators
Mini Kegerator:
Mini Kegerator is a perfect and adorable choice for homebrewers who brew beer on a small scale. Its name suggests a small refrigerator that can store up to 5 Litre mini Keg. Ideal solution for home use if you don’t have much space at home or you don’t want to invest much money then go for it.
Built-In Kegerator:
If you want to Rebuild your Kitchen or Home Bar then it’s time to set up an inbuilt Kegerator inside your Kitchen Shelf. These Kegerators are more expensive than others due to the additional installation cost. But these are looking great and cover the space smartly.
Free-Standing Kegerators:
Freestyle kegerators are those which can be easily moved from one place to another. Freestanding Kegerators often come with wheels. It helps to move the Refrigerator from one place to another one easily. These Kegerators are the first choice of users as they can be adjusted in any area of your home according to available space and interior.
Outdoor Kegerators:
As mentioned in the name these kegerators are used in the areas that are not covered by the roof. Basically, these kegerators are placed in house Backyards, parks, lawns, and outdoor parties. These units are expensive in comparison to other kegerators because of the material which is used to build these kegerators. They are specially designed to be able to maintain a chill temperature despite the hotter outdoor temperatures. Outdoor Kegerator also has less time span as they stay outside in the rain, summer, and winter. Weather affects its outer body.
Commercial Kegerators:
Commercial Kegerators are basically used in Bars, Restaurants, and Hotels. These Kegerators have large Compartments to dispense big kegs and store extra Kegs and bottles and Beer cans. Commercial Kegerators included very premium quality parts and features compared to residential models. Which makes its price higher than the home kegerators. These units come in both freestanding and built-in models. Also with indoor and outdoor application options.
Now you are familiar with the different types of kegerators as well as you got to know the basic functionality of commercial kegerators and home kegerators.
Let’s discuss some major differences between Commercial and Home Kegerators.
Commercial Kegerator
Home Kegerator
- Commercial Kegerators are designed to store big kegs so these are really large in size.
E.g: Have extra compartments to store kegs and beer wine bottles
- Home Kegerators are small in size compared to commercial Kegerators as these are for home use.
E.g: Single Compartment.
- Much more costly than residential models.
- Less costly & Budget-friendly, select mini kegerators for your home use or inbuilt or freestanding according to your need.
- Commercial Kegerators tend to be very large and include premium parts and features. Have a Powerful cooling system to serve in large quantities.
- Fewer features than commercial Kegerators but comes in various designs and features included.
Cost variation can affect.
- Ideal use for large spaces, Bars, and Restaurants. Serving multiple or a variety of beverages
- Ideal for Home use, Home mini-party, and small get-together.
- Available in various designs, indoor, Outdoor & freestanding, and Inbuilt and customizable.
- Home Kegerators are also available in every design and style in the market. This versatility makes it a popular choice for customers.
- Installation may require in some cases and the maintenance charges are high
- Easy installation in basic models ( except inbuilt models ) and fewer maintenance charges compared to commercial models.
- Some commercial models can be used for commercial as well as for home use.
- Residential models are not perfect for commercial use as they can’t give you appropriate results on a large serving scale.