Beer has been around for many centuries. Actually, recorded history of it reaches as far back as 3000 B.C. I ponder how beer was kept cool way back then.
Before the Industrial Revolution, beer was produced at home, for the most people. Even though by the seventh century A.D., beer was also being produced and sold by monasteries in Europe. Then, the industrial production of beer began after the Industrial Revolution. And by the end of the 19th century most beer was produced and manufactured by industry and not at home.
The introduction of thermometers and hydrometers would then grant Brewers to be able to control the process and test results in a more efficient manner. Breweries today produce many 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 Brool ( which is actually a brand and rather good).
holding beer cool, which is desirable, especially in North America, has always been a challenge. Today, we have beer coolers and kegerators to help. The kegerator is an at home beer dispensing appliance. The keg is stored in a cabinet-like appliance to keep it chilled. This mechanism allows the user to keep a keg tapped for up to two months without losing any quality in the taste of the beer. There are many designs for the beer dispenser:
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 often easier to serve. Select one that will fit your needs but also consider who might be stopping by for a ‘cold one’.