Here's a question for the beer drinkers: Is there anything better than a chilled, fresh, relaxing, delicious, proper pint in the pub? Answer (as if we actually needed an answer): Definitely not. It's one of life's greatest, truest, tastiest pleasures.
We all like a beer at home too — a bag o' cans or a few bottles are all well and good — but it’s not the same as a pub-pulled pint. That’s why home dispensers are increasingly popular. For beer enthusiasts, a dispenser should go alongside the coffee machine or kettle — an essential appliance that every kitchen needs.
But where to start? There are different drinks for different needs, which is also true of beer dispensers. So we’ve rounded up a selection of the best machines for beer lovers.
How does a beer dispenser work?
This really depends on the beer dispenser you buy. Some take kegs, some use their own technology, and others allow you to pour the beer straight in. We’ve even included one dispenser that sucks the beer straight from the can and turns into it a draught-style pint. Most models use kegs, or a variation on the keg.
How much beer does a beer dispenser hold?
While it would be easier for brands to list keg and dispenser capacities in pints — that’s how we like to drink it, after all — they’re measured in litres. Most dispensers hold kegs of around 5 litres (and there’s 1.76 pints in a litre), though some hold more or less.
What types of beer do dispensers use?
Being limited to kegs doesn’t mean you’re limited with choice of beer brands. There’s actually a wide, ever-growing range of kegs available, with brands that include Budweiser, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Brewdog, Leffe, Goose Island, Corona, and Camden Hells. Or you can get a home-brewing dispenser that allows you to brew all kinds.
How much does a beer dispenser cost?
Luckily, this roundup of home beer dispensers includes a range of prices, from well under £100 to almost £400. There are cheaper options available, but if you want good quality, be prepared to spend at least a few hundred pounds. Remember there are ongoing costs with kegs, too. A 6 litre keg will cost somewhere between £30 and £45, depending on which brand you like to drink.
What is the best home beer dispenser?
Much like the beer itself, it all comes down to personal taste. Maybe you need something to keep the beer flowing at a party, or maybe you’re a serious beer connoisseur who wants the absolute best machine and best-tasting tipple that money can buy. Either way, there’s something for you on this list. We’ve taste-tested the reviews and scoured the internet for a good selection to suit every kind of beer lover.
There are the best beer dispensers in 2025.
