Jul 25 2010
How To Keep Beer Cool – The Summit SBC-500b Kegerator
A kegerator is perfect for people who take pleasure in having the occasional beer at home, and it’s equally ideal for social gatherings and barbecues as well.
Very simply, a kegerator is a refrigerator unit specifically designed to store kegs of beer. More often than not, each keg is attached to a beer tap on the top of the kegerator too, so that the beer can be dispensed directly from the barrel to a glass or pitcher. The sbc 500b beer refrigerator by Summit is a great example.
There are 3 key reasons why using a kegerator at home is extremely beneficial:
And the primary reason is to preserve the quality and flavor of the beer you’re drinking. In terms of numbers, the beer will normally continue to taste perfect as much as two months later. And because the temperature at which a beer is served strongly influences how it tastes, a keg refrigerator couldn’t be easier – you simply adjust the cooling temperature to closely match the needs of the beer you have.
Secondly, these units make beer even more affordable. A kegerator like the summit sbc 500b is large enough for a fifteen-and-a-half gallon keg, and compared to cans or bottles the price per serving is usually significantly discounted. (Be aware that you don’t have to stick with these half-barrel sized kegs – you can also use a ¼ or mini 5 gallon keg if you prefer).
Lastly, a kegerator lends the added advantage of being able to throw a party for guests very spontaneously. As a case in point, the summit kegerator sbc 500b stands on 4 caster wheels, making it extremely portable and easy to transport inside or out. Of course, most people don’t own kegerators, so having one with which to entertain guests always helps in kick-starting conversations and getting the party started.
