How to Build a Kegerator
Building a kegerator is easier than you think, read on to find what's involved

If you thought dispensing keg beer at home (either your own brew, or your favorite commercial beer) would cost a fortune, think again. With a home-made kegerator, you can be dispensing draft beer at home for as little as $100. The long-term savings can be huge – a glass of draft beer costs about half of a can or bottle.

Building a kegerator requires an old refrigerator or freezer, a basic kegerator conversion kit, and a keg. The refrigerator need not be fancy, and can often be found at a yard sale or in the classifieds. The size of the refrigerator or freezer is not important as long as it is large enough to hold a keg of beer. The standard top and bottom models have the most options but I've seen them made with side by sides as well.

The kegerator conversion kit, which varies in price from about $50 to $350, should include a CO2 cylinder, gas regulator, CO2 pressure line, keg coupler, beer faucet, beer shank, and beer line.

Once you have a refrigerator and conversion kit, building the kegerator only requires a few simple tools and an hour or two of installation time. Instructions are included with the kits. Once complete, you’ll be able to pour and enjoy a glass of your favorite beer any time you like!