Setting Up Your Space for a Home Kegerator
With so many unique beers available today, it can feel like you have to go out to a bar or restaurant to experience them all. While some may be found in a can, it’s just not the same as having a beer from the tap. Up until recent years, the idea of being able to have draft beer at home was a fantasy, but with home kegerators being more and more popular, that dream can now come true. Let the team at Northwest Draft Technicians show you what they are all about and how you can prepare for them in your home.
What Is a Home Kegerator?
A home kegerator is a special piece of equipment designed to let you drink high-quality draft beer without having to visit a bar or restaurant. This equipment works like modified refrigerators, allowing them to accommodate kegs and dispense their liquids.
You’ll find a variety of different sizes and styles to help suit different personal needs, and outdoor kegerators are also available for those looking to enhance their patio or deck areas. Because they are designed for the home, they are less complex than some of the setups you’ll find in commercial settings, but they do work essentially the same way.
How Do They Work?
At-home kegerators provide delicious-tasting, carbonated beer from the tap and are designed to offer the right amount of head without being too foamy. To achieve this, this modern equipment helps keep the keg’s temperature from fluctuating. By keeping the beverage’s temperature maintained, it will taste exactly as the brewer intended.
Kegerators feature a hollow interior designed to house the keg itself. There is a door that offers access when necessary but creates a tight seal when closed. You’ll need to connect the beer and CO² lines to help the beer flow freely to the faucet. A tower sits atop the kegerator with a faucet and a handle to dispense beer into your glasses.
How To Prepare Your Space for Installation?
Getting a large or small kegerator for your home bar isn’t quite as simple as buying a mini fridge and plugging it in. You’ll want to follow a few general steps to make sure it turns out just how you want.
- Examine the space and determine which kegerator size will work for you.
- Make sure the area has the correct power source.
- Consider the need for door access and the potential need for a model with casters.
- Evaluate how many taps you’ll need.
- Partner with a reliable installer.
- Purchase the necessary components (many home kegerators don’t include all of the necessary pieces).
Once your kegerator is in place, you’ll need to keep up with maintenance. In general, cleaning your home kegerator is a simple process, but you can look to specialists to handle draft line cleaning and other maintenance services.
Why Choose a Home Kegerator?
There are many benefits to having a built-in kegerator in your home bar. First, you’ll get to enjoy your favorite beers from the comfort of your home. You’ll also love that it makes for a great conversation piece and a convenient option during parties. Home kegerators also help save space over storing tons of bottled or canned beers. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, they can save you money. Buying beer in a keg simply costs less than the equivalent amount of beer in cans or bottles.
Get Your Home Kegerator Today
If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy delicious draft beer without leaving your house, look to the team at Northwest Draft Technicians for home kegerator installation. Our team of experts can help you throughout the entire process, from evaluating your available space and talking you through different style options to helping you keep your kegerator working properly for years to come. If you’re located in the Portland, Oregon area and are interested in our services, contact us today.
