While kegerators may not be at the top of most people’s priority list when it comes to shopping for appliances and kitchen gadgets, if you’re serious about beer, it’s a game changer. 

For the uninitiated, kegerators are essentially a purpose-built refrigerator meant for holding a keg of beer. They maintain a stable temperature and have all the mechanisms to allow for dispensing cold, fresh beer — it’s like a bar experience right at home. And though a kegerator might seem like something best left to those with a finished basement or spacious garage, kegerators don’t have to be massive in size. In fact, they probably shouldn’t!

“The size of your kegerator should be no bigger than the amount of beer you expect to go through in a reasonable amount of time,” says Dan Shapiro of Figueroa Mountain Brewing. “If you’re buying a kegerator for your home, I generally wouldn’t recommend one that would fit more than two sixtel (5.15 gallon) kegs — about the size of a large mini-fridge.”

Bearing this in mind, we’ve assembled the best kegerators on the market that are designed for at-home use, even if you’re working with a small space. We’ve deemed the Kegco MDK-309SS-01 our pick for best overall thanks to its versatile capacity and dual-tap convenience. Still, there’s one for every type of beer enthusiast on the list.

Best Overall

Kegco MDK-309SS-01 Keg Dispenser

Pros: A spacious yet compact kegerator from the industry’s leading brand.

Cons: Not suitable for outdoor use or built-in installation.

Kegco is a respected name in kegerators, and the 309SS is a versatile choice for beer enthusiasts at home. The fridge will hold three different keg types — sixth, quarter, or full barrels — and the dual-tap head means you can make the most of tucking in two sixth-barrel kegs side-by-side.

A digital LED display lets you see at a glance how cold your beer is, and temperature adjustments as low as 32 degrees Fahrenheit are as easy as pressing a button. This kegerator is meant to function as a standalone, indoor unit, which means it’s designed for ease of use in a home setting — making it an ideal choice for avid beer drinkers.

If you're looking for something more suitable for outdoor use, check out our HK38 kegerator -

Pros: Safe for outdoor use and suitable for either standalone or built-in installation.

Cons: It’s pricey, and you need outdoor space to store it.

If you’re looking for a kegerator for outdoor use — think unheated garage, patio, deck, workshop — Kegco is once again our recommendation. This kegerator is constructed for outdoor use and can either stand independently or integrate as a built-in unit. 

You’ll enjoy capacity for several different keg configurations, as well as two taps for making the most of a two-keg setup. It doesn’t come cheap, but this flexible kegerator is ideal for heavy-duty use in variable temperatures.

 

Our Favorite

We’re tipping our hat to the Kegco MDK-309SS-01 Keg Dispenser thanks to its reasonable price, versatile capacity, and dual taps. This kegerator is ideal for beer enthusiasts who want to replicate the draft beer experience at home without spending thousands of dollars on an elaborate setup. 

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