FAQs
Kegs
What kind of kegs does it take?
The Cooler Keg does not use store-bought kegs. It comes equipped with two refillable kegs (228oz) that you can put any beverage into.
Where do you buy the kegs?
You don’t! The Cooler Keg comes equipped with two 228oz refillable wide-mouth kegs. You can fill them with anything you want - beer, champagne, cocktails, mocktails, seltzers, soda, whatever. The options are endless.
What kind of drinks can I put in it?
Fill the included wide-mouth kegs with any type of beverage — beer, champagne, craft cocktails, soda, sparkling water, hard seltzers, mocktails, whatever! Anything you put in the kegs will come out on draft. Keep in mind that the CO2 adds carbonation so carbonated beverages work best. If you put in a non-carbonated beverage (e.g., still water), after a few hours it will start to become carbonated.
How many drink does it hold?
Each keg holds 228oz. This equals 19 beers, but in our experience, 18 is where it’s at. In total, they hold up to 36 beers (12oz) or 72 cocktails (6oz).
CO2
Does it work with Nitro?
Short answer is yes, but we’re still working out the details. Nitro requires a much larger tank than CO₂ (Science!), so we’re evaluating a few options for this.
Doesn't oxygen get in and make the beer stale?
Nope. When you fill the kegs, you will pressurize them with CO₂. Oxygen can then be pushed out of the relief valve. By doing this, the beer isn’t exposed to oxygen long enough to impact the flavor.
How long does the CO₂ last?
One CO₂ cartridge will run both kegs from full to empty with enough left to clean the system
Where do I get replacement CO₂ cartridges and how much do they cost?
Cooler Keg will purchase CO₂ cartridges in bulk and offer them at a discount to Cooler Keg customers. We’re still working on the exact pricing, so more details to come to after launch.
Ice Packs
How does it stay cold?
The Cooler Keg includes 3 custom ice packs that stack neatly in the freezer. Once frozen, they fit easily into the bottom of the cooler to hold the kegs in place while keeping them frosty cold. Forget to freeze the ice packs? No problem. Just fill the cooler with ice.
Can I fill the cooler with ice?
Of course! It comes with custom ice packs, but you can also just use good ol’ fashioned ice.
Draft Tower
Doesn't the beer get warm in the draft tower?
Not at all. The beer (or whatever else you have in the kegs) is chilled by the ice packs. When it’s poured out of the taps, the cold beer chills the lines and taps on the way out. Typically you will even see condensation on the taps themselves because the beer is so cold.
How does the tower stay cold?
The tower is insulated and open to the inside of the cooler. The tower is 12” tall, so there’s only ¾ oz of beer ever sitting in the tower line.
Does the draft tower fit inside the cooler?
Yes! The draft tower twists off and fits inside the cooler for easy transport.
The Cooler
How big is the Cooler Keg
The Cooler Keg is 24” wide, 16.5” tall, and 16” deep. Add 12” to the height when the draft tower is attached.
How heavy is it?
Approximately 45 lbs with empty kegs and 72 lbs with full kegs. It’s comparable in weight to a normal cooler filled with ice and beer.
Can it be used as just a cooler?
Yes! When you don’t need draft, just pull everything out of the cooler, put the plug in the lid, and use it like any other standard picnic cooler.
Setup and Cleanup
What do you clean it with?
Rinse with water. Then sanitize with an acidic, no-rinse sanitizer. Finally, flush with CO2 or air.
How long does it take to set up?
After the kegs are filled, everything else hooks up in minutes.
Does it require tools?
Nope! We’ve designed the Cooler Keg to have a tool-free set-up. The tower attaches with a simple twist and the draft and CO2 lines connect with four quick clicks.
Video FAQs
Quick Start
The Kegs
The CO₂ System
Cleaning
Storage
