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Best Kegs for Home Brew

Updated September 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
BeerDroid
Fully Automated Beer Brewing System
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Bottom Line

This cutting-edge keg is the future of home brew technology with automated brewing features to create your ideal beer.

Pros

Brew up to 2.6 gallons of quality beer inspired by the world's most popular brews. Ingredients are 100% natural with no additives or preservatives. Wi-Fi capabilities and an LCD screen allow you to monitor and control your brew with push notifications.

Cons

Price is double a regular home brewing keg and going automatic has technological flaws when Wi-Fi is down.

PicoBrew
PICO Model C Beer Brewing Appliance
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Bottom Line

Highly-acclaimed home brewing keg with a wide selection of beers that you can modify and customize.

Pros

Brews up to 5 liters of a craft beer, or 13, 12-ounce bottles, with a kit that uses all-natural grains and hops ingredients. Choose from beers from more than 180 breweries. Adjust the alcohol content to fit your needs, as well as the bitterness level. Dishwasher-safe with built-in steam cleaning.

Cons

Some models have a defective shuttle pump, while the CO2 regulator is not foolproof, creating carbonation problems.

Best Bang for the Buck
YaeBrew
Mini CO2 Regulator and 5L 170 oz Stainless Steel Keg System Kit Home Brew
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Bottom Line

Affordable and easy to use, this home brewing keg is ideal for picnics and camping trips.

Pros

It's easy to use, easy to clean and easy to fill. Very good in outings and the best value keg out there. Strong tap compared to competitors and decent size.

Cons

It requires a lengthy assembly and de-assembly process. Some of the pieces are not as airtight as its competitors' kegs as they can come loose easily.

GrowlerWerks
uKeg 128 Pressurized Growler for Craft Beer
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Bottom Line

Great material to keep beer cold, very affordable and carbonation settings are easy to use.

Pros

It can keep your beer fresh, cold and carbonated for up to 2 weeks. The tap handle is interchangeable, making it easy to customize your beer the way you like it. Comes with a one-year warranty and a lifetime of customer support.

Cons

If you tighten the regulator too tight, the ring easily moves out of place, causing the carbonation to seep out. CO2 bulb is on the small side.

Cool Bank
5L Homebrew Keg System Kit for Home Brew Beer
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Bottom Line

Portable, made with high-quality stainless steel to maintain quality of beverage.

Pros

The material offers a high level of insulation and carbonation. Price is reasonable and it comes packaged well, making it easy to assemble. This keg's regulator is nice and sensitive enough to dial in exact pressure levels.

Cons

The regulator that comes with the keg is faulty in some units and the tap doesn't line up perfectly.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 18 Models Considered
  • 22 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 198 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
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      Eliza
      Production Manager
    • Enid
      Enid
      Editor
    • Jacob
      Jacob
      Editorial Manager
    • Karl
      Karl
      Writer
    • Katie
      Katie
      Editorial Director
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    BeerDroid

    Fully Automated Beer Brewing System

    BeerDroid

    Fully Automated Beer Brewing System

    This cutting-edge keg is the future of home brew technology with automated brewing features to create your ideal beer.
    $799
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    PicoBrew

    PICO Model C Beer Brewing Appliance

    PicoBrew

    PICO Model C Beer Brewing Appliance

    Highly-acclaimed home brewing keg with a wide selection of beers that you can modify and customize.
    $300
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    YaeBrew

    Mini CO2 Regulator and 5L 170 oz Stainless Steel Keg System Kit Home Brew

    YaeBrew

    Mini CO2 Regulator and 5L 170 oz Stainless Steel Keg System Kit Home Brew

    Affordable and easy to use, this home brewing keg is ideal for picnics and camping trips.
    $138
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    GrowlerWerks

    uKeg 128 Pressurized Growler for Craft Beer

    GrowlerWerks

    uKeg 128 Pressurized Growler for Craft Beer

    Great material to keep beer cold, very affordable and carbonation settings are easy to use.
    $199
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    Cool Bank

    5L Homebrew Keg System Kit for Home Brew Beer

    Cool Bank

    5L Homebrew Keg System Kit for Home Brew Beer

    Portable, made with high-quality stainless steel to maintain quality of beverage.
    $119

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