Our editors tested and reviewed the best stuff for serving beer. Here are the results.
DraftPak
The DraftPak (above, left) is a way to quickly and easily tap a keg and serve cold beer. It taps directly onto any standard size U.S. sanke keg.
Test lab notes
Setting up with our system was easy and quick—we placed it on top of a sixtel, connected the lines, added our ice to the DraftPak, and we were pouring cold, frothy beer in minutes. The setup doesn’t come with its own CO2 tank and requires a very small one, so be prepared. The cooler kept the beer cold, and we simply replaced the ice and drained the water inside to maintain temperature. Cleanup was very easy. The contents inside the cooler drained nicely, and we were able to easily flush the lines for the next use. This is a great choice for going to beer festivals, going camping with friends, or to places where easy refrigeration (and full size jockey boxes with external tanks) aren’t an option.