Walk-in cooler for draft beer kegs: advantages of having one

Having a walk-in cooler for draft beer kegs is an important factor in keeping the quality of the beer you want to serve. Both draft beer and craft beer must be kept at the ideal temperature, one cold enough to preserve their freshness, flavor and characteristics.

It is also important to choose a self-closing door to save energy. Draft beer requires an exact temperature to keep its quality, and that isn't possible when the walk-in cooler door is constantly being opened and closed. This can result in excessive foam and lost profits! That's why you should not store bottled and canned beers in the same place where you store your draft beer kegs.

Besides keeping the draft beer at the right temperature, what are the advantages of using a walk-in cooler for draft beer kegs?

Storage space

One of the biggest advantages of having a walk-in cooler for draft beer kegs is its large storage capacity. You can choose from several different sizes for your specific space - but all options will have plenty of room for your draft beer kegs.

If you plan to have several draft and craft beer options on the taps at your bar, having a large walk-in cooler is not a luxury but a necessity. The exact size of the cooler that will meet your needs is determined by the number of draft beer options you sell and the number of brands.

Two important things to consider when choosing the size of your walk-in cooler are: the size of the space available right now and the amount of additional storage you will need over the next ten to fifteen years, as your bar continues to grow.

Advantages of buying a prefabricated walk-in cooler:

1. It is versatile;
2. It is cheaper because it has lower contract and installation fees;
3. Shorter wait time and less disruption to your business.

Advantages of buying a custom-built walk-in cooler:

1. Unlimited sizes.
2. Built exactly to meet your needs.

Customizable temperature

The storage temperature of the walk-in cooler can be optional and customized according to the specific needs of your drinks. This is especially important for the different types of drinks that have different temperature requirements.

When buying a walk-in cooler, choose high-quality insulation materials with low thermal transfer. This will help reduce temperature loss and lower energy costs.

Security

Walk-in coolers have heavy hinges and a very strong door, ensuring secure storage for the drinks. They can also be opened from the inside in case someone accidentally gets locked in.

Lifespan

Walk-in coolers have a very long service life. Their lifespan can be much longer than that of any other type of refrigerator or freezer you may own. The longer the walk-in cooler lasts, the more money you save by not having to spend on broken parts. In fact, if you find it worthwhile, we have a complete guide on how to work with draft beer, and one of its topics is which are the main, secondary and recommended pieces of equipment.

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Advanced technology

Walk-in coolers use cutting-edge technology. Some have Bluetooth technology to notify the person in charge whenever the temperature drops too low or rises more than necessary. Many also have built-in motion detectors to turn the lights off and on, which lowers the electricity bill in the end.

Price

The price of a walk-in cooler may even look scary at first, compared with an electric draft beer dispenser, for example. But you need to look at the long term and at the return you want to get. In the walk-in cooler you can fit several taps. The more taps, the more profit.

Example of a walk-in cooler at Cervejaria Colorado - a myTapp customer - made by MultiFrio

The advantages of using a walk-in cooler for draft beer kegs revolve mainly around convenience, flexibility and operating cost. They are also available in different styles and models. They are considered one of the best options for keeping your drinks chilled. This is because they are so advanced. Most models are energy efficient and are the perfect choice for anyone who wants to save money on the electricity bill.

At myTapp we want you, a bar owner or future owner, to make as much profit as possible. With that in mind, we suggest using walk-in coolers, with all the advantages they come with. What was already good can get even better, because you can easily add self-pour draft beer to your walk-in cooler. Come talk to us!

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