The best kegerator for most Australian home brewers is the Series X.1 2 Tap Premium Bundle: it holds up to four 19L ball lock kegs and comes with two kegs, a CO2 cylinder and the disconnects, so you can pour two beers from day one. If you want eight kegs or two commercial kegs, step up to the Series X Plus. If the kegerator has to sit under a bench or inside cabinetry, choose a front-venting model such as the Solstice Duo or Undercover Build-In.
Our picks at a glance
- Best overall for home brewers: Series X.1 2 Tap Premium Bundle
- Best for commercial kegs: Series X.1 Single Tap for 50L kegs
- Most keg storage: Series X Plus
- Easiest set-up: Kegmaster Fast Tap Edition
- Best with gas stored inside: Kegmaster Premium XL 2 Tap
- Best under bench: Solstice Duo
- Best built-in: Undercover Build-In Triple Tap
Kegerators compared
| Kegerator | Taps | Keg capacity | Placement | Size (W x D x H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series X.1 | 1 to 4 | Up to 4 x 19L ball lock, or 1 x 50L commercial | Freestanding, indoor, 100mm clearance sides and back | 600 x 650 x 840mm |
| Series X Plus | Up to two towers | 8 x 19L ball lock, or 2 x 50L commercial | Freestanding, indoor, 100mm clearance sides and back | 900 x 708 x 840mm |
| Kegmaster Premium XL | 2 | 4 x 19L ball lock, or 1 x 50L commercial | Freestanding or under counter | 600 x 640 x 850mm |
| Kegmaster Fast Tap | 1 to 3 | About 164L cabinet | Freestanding | 600 x 610 x 890mm |
| Solstice Duo | Depends on tower | 2 x 50L commercial, 6 x 20L PET or 9 x 19L ball lock | Under bench, front venting | 353L cabinet |
| Undercover Build-In | 3 | 4 x 19L, or 1 x 50L or 30L wide commercial keg | Built into cabinetry, front venting | 600 x 600 x 865mm |
How we compared them
A kegerator is a fridge built to hold kegs and pour beer on tap. Four things decide which one suits you: how many beers you want on at once (taps), what kegs you will use (19L ball lock kegs for home brew, or 50L commercial kegs from a brewery), where it will live (freestanding, under a bench or built in), and how much you want ready to go in the box.
Best overall: Series X.1
The Series X.1 is a freestanding indoor keg fridge that holds up to four 19L ball lock kegs or one 50L commercial keg. It pours through NukaTap stainless forward sealing taps on a brushed stainless font, uses EVABarrier double walled lines with duotight push-in fittings, and runs from -5 to 28°C. It comes with an MK4 CO2 regulator and a bracket for a 2.6kg cylinder.
The 2 Tap Premium Bundle adds two brand new 19L ball lock kegs, a 2.6kg CO2 cylinder and the disconnects, so it is ready to fill. The 4 Tap Premium Bundle does the same with four taps and four kegs. If you already own kegs and gas, the Series X.1 Double Tap is the fridge, font and taps on their own.
Best for: home brewers who keg their own beer and want a proven, easy-to-build setup.
Best for commercial kegs: Series X.1 Single Tap for 50L
The Series X.1 Single Tap is set up to pour from a 50L commercial keg. You add the coupler for your keg type, A-type or D-type, from kegs and couplers, plus a 2.6kg CO2 cylinder.
Best for: people who buy kegs from a brewery or bottle shop rather than brewing.
Most keg storage: Series X Plus
The Series X Plus is the wide version: eight 19L ball lock kegs or two 50L commercial kegs, with room for two tap towers on top. The base fridge comes with the regulator, drip trays, castors and a guard rail; you choose the fonts and taps. It is designed for quiet, energy efficient running and the most keg storage in a small footprint.
Best for: brewers with a pipeline of kegs, or anyone running two commercial kegs.
Easiest set-up: Kegmaster Fast Tap Edition
The Kegmaster Fast Tap arrives with the font towers, shanks and taps preassembled and the beer and gas lines already fitted with push-in fittings, so there is no heating and clamping barbed fittings. It is an approximately 164L fridge with a stainless steel door, MKIII regulator, font fan and drip tray, and runs from -5 to 28°C. It comes in single, double and triple tap versions.
Best for: anyone who wants beer on tap with the least assembly.
Gas stored inside: Kegmaster Premium XL
The Kegmaster Premium XL 2 Tap is a 160L keg fridge whose extra internal width leaves room for the CO2 bottle inside rather than strapped to the back. It has digital temperature control and can stand alone or go under a counter. There is also a version with two kegs included.
Best for: a tidy home bar where the gas bottle shouldn't be on show.
Best under bench: Solstice Duo
The Solstice Duo is a 353L stainless steel under bench kegerator that vents from the front, so only the taps sit on the benchtop. It holds two 50L commercial kegs, six 20L PET kegs or nine 19L ball lock kegs, runs from a standard 10 amp outlet and has a five-star energy rating. It heats as well as cools, has automatic defrost, and its cooling cassette is removable for servicing.
Best for: alfresco areas, home bars and small venues.
Best built-in: Undercover Build-In
Most kegerators shed heat through their sides and need a gap around them. The Undercover Build-In Triple Tap pulls air through with dual internal fans and pushes it out the front, so you can build right up to it. It is a 170L fridge with three taps and your choice of tower and tap setup.
Best for: kitchens, outdoor kitchens and bars where the kegerator should disappear into the joinery.
Which kegerator is right for you?
| If you... | Choose |
|---|---|
| Brew your own and want two beers on tap now | Series X.1 2 Tap Premium Bundle |
| Buy 50L kegs from a brewery | Series X.1 Single Tap for 50L kegs |
| Want to store up to eight kegs | Series X Plus |
| Want the least assembly | Kegmaster Fast Tap Edition |
| Want the gas bottle hidden | Kegmaster Premium XL |
| Need it under a bench | Solstice Duo |
| Need it built into cabinetry | Undercover Build-In |
What else you need
Kegs and couplers are in kegs, couplers and disconnects, CO2 cylinders and regulators in gas cylinders and regulators, and taps, handles and towers in beer taps and dispensing. New to brewing? Start with how to brew beer at home.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kegerator?
A fridge built to hold kegs and pour beer on tap. It keeps the beer cold, holds it under CO2 so it stays carbonated, and pours through a tap on top.
How many kegs fit in a kegerator?
The Series X.1 and Kegmaster Premium XL take four 19L ball lock kegs or one 50L commercial keg. The Series X Plus takes eight 19L kegs or two 50L kegs. The Solstice Duo takes two 50L kegs or nine 19L kegs.
Ball lock or commercial kegs?
19L ball lock kegs are what home brewers fill themselves. 50L commercial kegs come from breweries and need the right coupler, usually A-type or D-type in Australia.
Can a kegerator go under a bench?
Only a front-venting model such as the Solstice Duo or Undercover Build-In. Freestanding models like the Series X.1 need about 100mm of clearance on the sides and back.
Do kegerators come with CO2?
Regulators are included on the models here, but the cylinder usually is not, except in premium bundles such as the Series X.1 2 Tap Premium Bundle. See CO2 cylinders.
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