Beer Equipment Blog

If you can’t make up your mind about the cold plate vs coil jockey box question, this article is here to help you.  The confusion is explainable and somewhat expected, since both these varie … read more

A built-in kegerator is a nice and elegant solution for those who enjoy having a fresh cold pint of draft but don’t want to leave the comfort of their home.  Sure, a standard kegerator … read more

A lot of brewers and draft beer enthusiasts would like not only to put beer on tap in their own homes but also to make it a bit more presentational than just having a freestanding kegerator occupying … read more

You often hear about glycol in the context of draft beer. But what is glycol used for? Being one of the main components of a long-draw draft beer system, propylene glycol is used in chillers to hel … read more

If you own a pub, bar, or restaurant that serves beer, you already know how important it is to keep that beer fresh and cold at all times. The best way to do it is by using a  commercial-grade k … read more

To lease or not to lease? That’s the question! Deciding on lease to own Sanke kegs may prove quite difficult: on the one hand, keg leasing allows you to save a considerable amount of money on pu … read more

If you own a kegerator, you’ve probably asked yourself the question, “how long does a keg in a kegerator last?”, at least once and never got a definitive answer. Depending on who you … read more

Choosing an umbrella for outdoor purposes is not always easy since there are so many factors involved: price, height, width, weight, ease of use, and so on. The one thing that a lot of people tend to … read more

‘Cornelius keg ball lock vs. pin lock?’ has got to be one of the most frequently asked questions by both homebrewers and draft beer enthusiasts - and rightfully so.  There is indeed a big di … read more

If you’re in the market for beer kegs, you’re probably looking for an answer to the question “how much does a keg cost?”.  That answer, however, is rather multi-faceted as … read more

If you like drinking cask ales, you probably already know what a beer engine is. This wonderful little device brings us back to the good old days when life was simpler and beer was more… tasteful!& … read more

When it comes to beer keg sizes, one might get a little bit overwhelmed since there are quite a few names and numbers to remember. However, once you get into them, keg sizes start to make perfect s … read more

A pony keg is a slang name for a quarter barrel keg, which is one of the most popular sizes often used by professionals and homebrewers. Falling between convenient but rather small Corny kegs and hal … read more

If you’re thinking about getting a wine dispenser or wine kegerator but not sure if keg wine can match bottled wine in terms of taste and freshness, this article is for you. Here, we’ … read more

The question that many homebrewers and brewery owners ask is “what size glycol chiller do I need?” - and for a good reason. In beer brewing, the size of your glycol chiller matters because it direct … read more

The holiday season is coming and you’re still not sure what to buy a beer lover for Christmas. We have plenty of ideas you might not have considered yet, all of which are guaranteed to please t … read more

Knowing how to hook up a keg to a kegerator is one essential skill every draught beer enthusiast should have. Typically, home draft beer systems are not all that complicated, but there … read more

Whether you are a homebrewer or just a beer enthusiast, setting up a home beer tap system will take your game to the next level. You’ll be able to enjoy a fresh, frosty pint in the comfort of y … read more

When dealing with draught beer, the most overlooked skill is how to fill a growler. Serving growler beer is a great way to let consumers enjoy fresh draught beer off-premise. Not everyone has disco … read more

Building a home basement bar is much easier than you think. In fact, this could turn into a DIY project of your dreams and provide countless hours of enjoyment and fun for your friends and family … read more