- Home beer-tap system for use with a 5L Heineken DraughtKeg
- Silent cooling system keeps 5L keg at ideal serving temperature of 38 degrees F
- LED display with volume and temperature indicators
- Maintains freshness for up to 30 days; easy-to-clean detachable parts
- Measures 18 by 19-1/2 by 12 inches
Product Description
Krups, the world wide leader of small appliances and Heineken, the leader in European Premium Imported Beer have partnered together to create the ultimate beer drinking experience at home. The BeerTender system is compatible with the Heineken DraughtKeg system which utilizes an internal carbonator pressure unit. The Heineken DraughtKeg unit releases Co2 every time the tap is opened, ensuring the beer remains fresh for up to 30 days and allows for a crisp quality beer with Heinekens’ signature head of foam and trademark “bite”. The BeerTender silent cooling system provides constant and consistent cooling of the 5L Heineken DraughtKeg and will keep it at the ideal temperature of 41 degrees F. Easy to operate, ju… More >>
#1 by L. M. Ashby on July 29, 2008 - 1:05 pm
YOU NEED TO REFRIDGERATE THE KEY 15 HOURS IN A REFRIDGERATOR PRIOR TO PUTTING INTO THIS UNIT.
YOU CANT JUST BUY THE KEG AND PUT IN THERE AND USE IT.
TAKES UP A LOT OF ROOM SO YOU BETTER HAVE A PLACE FOR IT!.
MADE OF VERY CHEAP AND CHEEZY MATERIAL.
I KEPT MINE ONLY BECAUSE I HATE SEEING A MILLION BEER BOTTLES IN MY REFRIDGERATOR OR IN MY RECYCLING BIN. MAKES ONE LOOK LIKE ALCOHOLICS!. HE DRINKS IT I DON’T!,
BOTTOM LINE ITS CHEAP,
ANYWAYS, AT $229.00 ITS NOT WORTH IT.
#2 by D. Vela on July 29, 2008 - 1:37 pm
I bought the “Beer Tender for my son this Christmas and is is wonderful. I read the reviews before the first keg and chilled it over night in the fridge.
After putting it into the Beer Tender we waited about half an hour to let it settle and had no problems with foam at all. Just wash your glass out with cold water, tilt it as far as possible and pull down the lever all the way, and there you have it: a perfect cold one.
The only downside is that you have to drink only Heineken, and that the keg does not last very long, so you should always have an extra on in the fridge. Hopefully they will add their other beers to the list of kegs available for this machine.
#3 by A. Atwell on July 29, 2008 - 3:47 pm
As long as you follow the cooling procedures, this product is great. Most liquor stores actually keep the mini-kegs in there refridgerators. Beer tastes great, and is at the ideal temperature. Great buy!
#4 by snazzy on July 29, 2008 - 6:41 pm
Like a lot of reviewers, I initially loved it. About a year later and on my third (or fourth) keg (I don’t drink beer so much) the indicator lights stopped working and the unit stopped cooling. I’m going to dig up my paperwork and see if I can get some satisfaction. I see that the price is about 50% less than what I bought it for. It seems like a bargain but factor in that it likely will break with very little usage and it’s not worth it. Bottom line is it’s a toy.
#5 by Anders Swenson on July 29, 2008 - 9:18 pm
this thing is great, does everything it is expected to do. looks great, works great, friends love it.