Beer has been around for many centuries. In fact, it may have been recorded in history as far back as 3000 B.C. Ever wonder how beer was kept cool back then?

For most people, beer was produced at home before the Industrial Revolution. Beer was also being produced and sold by monasteries in Europe since the seventh century. The industrial output of beer began after the Industrial Revolution. And by the end of the 19th century, most beer was not made at home but rather produced and manufactured by industry.

Next, a more efficient way was developed for processing and testing beer with the introduction of thermometers and hydrometers. Today’s breweries now produce several different types of beer from lagers to dark beers, wheat beers, stouts, pale ales, bitters, and modern creations such as chili beer and cream male, and Moose Drool (it’s actually a brand and rather good).

keeping beer cool, which is desirable, especially in North America, has always been a challenge. Today, we have beer coolers and kegerators to help. The kegerater is a residential beer dispensing mechanism. The keg is stored in a cabinet-like appliance to keep it chilled. The keg can stay tapped for up to two months without losing any quality in the taste by being stored in such a device. The beer dispenser comes in many forms:

The True Beer Dispenser is made to last and is especially desirable by not only home beer aficionados, but also small restaurants and other commercial endeavors.

Smaller in the home, stand alone units like the Nostalgia Electrics KRS 2100 or 2150 which is a kegorator. These can take up to a full keg and are designed to serve the home or small commercial establishment.

A final example is the Vinotemp 5 Liter Beer Dispenser which is a table top 5 Liter beer model that will hold a mini-keg.

With an in home beer dispenser, cold beer is lots easier to serve. You can select one that will fit your needs and be ready for anyone stopping by for a ‘cold one”.

 

 

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