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28/04/2025

Where Can I Buy Beer Kegs Nearby?

Bottling

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25/04/2025

The Ins and Outs of Beer Kegs

Comparison

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20/06/2026

16 best mini & Rechargeable Kegs: our comparison (June 2026)

Keplin Beer Keg Dispenser 5L Review: cheap home draft that actually keeps beer cold

Product Test

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20/06/2026

Keplin Beer Keg Dispenser 5L Review: cheap home draft that actually keeps beer cold

★★★★★ ★★★★★

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Top 3 best bottle Openers (June 2026)

Tuqaki

Snooker Magnetic Bottle Opener with Cap Catcher Collector, Beer Bottle Opener Wall Mount, Novelty Beer Gifts for Men Dad Husband Him for Man Cave Accessories, Pool Table Accessories, Home Bar, Garden Billiard

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10

+ Opens bottles easily and feels sturdy in daily use

+ Magnet is strong enough for both mounting on a fridge and catching most caps

ZONSUSE Wooden Beer Bottle Openers with Magnetic Catcher, Personalised Traceless Bottle Opener Wall Mounted, Home Bar Accessories for Kitchen, Garden, Outdoor, Ideal Beer Gifts for Men (Style 7)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

HONGP

Push Down Bottle Opener,Magnetic Beer Bottle Opener,Press Down Automatic Bottle Opener,Magnet Beer Cola Soda Crown Cap Top Bottle Opener Tool Kitchen Gadgets Accessories Gifts for Men Silver

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

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Comparison

Which bottling & Storage to choose? Top 2 (June 2026)

Little Dipper Bottle Sealing Wax Kit - Perfect for DIY Whiskey Making, Alcohol Infusion, and Home Wine & Beer Bottling - Includes Wax Warmer, Sealing Wax Beads, Stirring Sticks, and Instructions

Little Dipper Wax Sealing Kit

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

+ Simple to use and much easier than a DIY double-boiler setup

+ Produces a hard, clean wax seal that looks professional on bottles

Muntons Carbonation Drops 80 160g Sugar Tablets for Priming Beer & Cider Bottles

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10

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Our latest product reviews

Daze 1.9L Cocktail Keg System – Portable Mini Cocktail Dispe...

A simple way to serve cocktails without playing bartender all night

9.0/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Value for money ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Packaging ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Durability ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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Nutrichef

Pressurized Growler Tap System - Stainless Steel Mini Keg Di...

A simple mini keg that keeps your beer from going flat in the fridge

8.5/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Value for money ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Materials ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Durability ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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How to Build a Keezer on a Weekend Budget

Bottling

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22/06/2026

How to Build a Keezer on a Weekend Budget

Step by step diy keezer build guide : turn a chest freezer into a keezer with a wood collar, taps, gas manifold, temperature controller and drip tray for perfect home poured beer.

HONGP Push Down Bottle Opener Review: the little bar gadget that makes caps fly off with one press

Product Test

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14/06/2026

HONGP Push Down Bottle Opener Review: the little bar gadget that makes caps fly off with one press

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the HONGP push down bottle opener for a few weeks, my opinion is pretty clear: it’s a simple, well-thought-out gadget that makes opening bottles easier and a bit more fun. It’s not essential, but it does its job very well. The press-down system works reliably, the magnet keeps caps under...

Muntons Carbonation Drops Review: the lazy homebrewer’s shortcut for bottle priming

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Muntons Carbonation Drops are basically the “easy mode” for bottle priming. They’re just sugar and glucose pressed into tablets, and they do what they claim: drop them into your bottles and you get consistent, reliable carbonation for beer and cider. In my tests, both the pale ale and cider turned o...

The Best Home Draft Dispensers for Every Budget in 2026

Looking for the best draft beer dispenser for your home bar? Learn how to pick the right kegerator, tap system and keg setup to pour fresh bar quality beer at home.

Kegerator Line Cleaning: The 20-Minute Routine That Saves Your Beer

Bottling

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03/06/2026

Kegerator Line Cleaning: The 20-Minute Routine That Saves Your Beer

Learn how to clean your kegerator beer lines the right way. Step‑by‑step kegerator line cleaning guide with tips on cleaning solution, faucets, keg couplers and keeping your draft system pouring clean beer.

Daze 1.9L Cocktail Keg System Review: a compact party tap that actually keeps your cocktails fizzy

Product Test

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28/05/2026

Daze 1.9L Cocktail Keg System Review: a compact party tap that actually keeps your cocktails fizzy

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the Daze 1.9L Cocktail Keg System is a pretty solid little unit if you want cocktails on tap without diving into serious bar equipment. It’s compact, easy enough to move around, and the included regulator and CO₂ cartridges do their job: you get steady pours and your carbonated mixes stay l...

Cater-Cool Double Sliding Door Bottle Cooler ck0502LED Review: a no-frills bar fridge that just gets on with it

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, the Cater-Cool Double Sliding Door Bottle Cooler ck0502LED is a pretty solid workhorse fridge for anyone who wants a proper bar-style cooler without going into the top price bracket. It keeps drinks properly cold, recovers fairly quickly after the doors have been open, and doesn’t build up...

by Bertrand Rochefort

Cater-Wash 115L Eco Bottle Cooler Review: simple undercounter fridge that does the job on a budget

Product Test

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19/05/2026

Cater-Wash 115L Eco Bottle Cooler Review: simple undercounter fridge that does the job on a budget

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the 115L single-door black eco bottle cooler for a while, my overall take is simple: it’s a no-nonsense, budget-friendly back-bar fridge that does what it’s supposed to do. It cools drinks to a proper serving temperature, fits neatly under a counter, and offers flexible storage with its...

Kegerator vs PerfectDraft: Which Home Draft System Actually Fits Your Life?

Kegerator vs PerfectDraft : compare beer machines, kegs, temperature control and freshness to find the best way to pour draft beer at home, including PerfectDraft kegs and classic keg fridges.

Kegerator Buying Guide: How to Choose Without Drowning in Spec Sheets

Bottling

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13/05/2026

Kegerator Buying Guide: How to Choose Without Drowning in Spec Sheets

Kegerator buying guide written by a beer expert. Learn how to choose the right kegerator size, gas tank, draft tower, faucet and keg types for perfect draft beer at home or in a bar.

PerfectDraft Pro vs Original PerfectDraft: Is the Upgrade Actually Worth It?

Bottling

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05/05/2026

PerfectDraft Pro vs Original PerfectDraft: Is the Upgrade Actually Worth It?

Looking for the best draft beer dispenser for your home bar ? Learn how to pick the right kegerator, tap system and mini beer dispenser to keep beer fresh, cold and perfect on pour.

by Florian De Oliveira Gomes

Our selection of the 5 best siphons & Tubing (2026)

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28/04/2026

Our selection of the 5 best siphons & Tubing (2026)

Learn how to choose the best siphons and tubing for beer brewing and wine making. Compare auto siphons, racking canes, food grade tubing, clamps and pumps with practical tips and real brewer reviews.

Comparison of the 6 best growlers & Carafes (June 2026)

Learn how to choose the best growlers and carafes to keep beer fresh and cold, from glass growlers to insulated stainless steel growlers, travel kegs and pressurized options for craft beer lovers.

IMIKEYA Auto Siphon Review: a basic multi-pack that gets the transfer done

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The IMIKEYA 4-set auto siphon kit is basic but functional. It’s clearly a budget product from an unknown brand, with simple plastic parts and no fancy features. In practice, though, it does the core job: it moves wine, beer, and other liquids from one container to another at a reasonable speed, with...

by Bertrand Rochefort

Cabilock Auto Siphon Set Review: cheap multi-pack for simple homebrew transfers

Product Test

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28/04/2026

Cabilock Auto Siphon Set Review: cheap multi-pack for simple homebrew transfers

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the Cabilock 5‑set auto siphon kit for a few weeks, my take is pretty straightforward: it’s a budget-friendly, no-frills solution that makes sense if you want multiple basic siphons around the home brewery. It moves wine, beer, cider, and sanitizer from one container to another without m...

Buachois 5L Mini Stainless Steel Keg Review: a compact draft setup that’s decent if you’re willing to tinker

★★★★★ ★★★★★

This 5L Buachois mini stainless steel keg is a practical little setup if you want draft beer at home without investing in a full kegerator or big corny kegs. The main tank is solid, holds pressure well, and fits in a normal fridge, which is really the key point. Once you’ve dialed in the pressure an...

Tomotato 5L Stainless Steel Beer Keg Review: a promising idea held back by pressure issues

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If I sum up my time with the Tomotato 5L stainless mini keg, I’d say it’s a decent idea held back by average execution. The stainless body is solid, the size is practical, and when everything is freshly set up and cold, it can pour a decent beer. For a single evening with friends where you fill it,...

by Bertrand Rochefort

Hgkeke 3/8” Auto Siphon Review: a cheap little kit that works… if you accept its limits

Product Test

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27/04/2026

Hgkeke 3/8” Auto Siphon Review: a cheap little kit that works… if you accept its limits

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Overall, this Hgkeke 3/8” auto siphon kit is a mixed bag. It does what it’s supposed to do—siphon and bottle your beer, wine, mead, or infusions—without mouth siphoning, and the silicone hose and bottling wand are actually pretty decent for the price. For small homebrew volumes and occasional use, i...

Little Dipper Bottle Sealing Wax Kit Review: Simple wax dips that actually look professional

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Little Dipper Bottle Sealing Wax Kit is basically a small, dedicated wax pot that does exactly what most homebrewers and DIY spirit folks want: it melts wax reliably and lets you dip bottle tops without messing around with stovetops and makeshift setups. The wax beads give a hard, clean finish,...

MAGICLULU Auto Siphon Set Review: cheap triple-pack that mostly gets the job done

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After using the MAGICLULU 3 Sets Auto Siphon for a couple of weeks on homebrew and an aquarium, my opinion is pretty simple: it’s a budget-friendly, decent-performing set that does what it’s supposed to do, with some clear compromises. It moves liquid from one container to another without too much h...

by Pascal Roussel