The Beer Up beer machine is only compatible with BeerTender® 5-litre kegs. But what beers are available in BeerTender® kegs ? Find out in this article !

What is a BeerTender® keg ?

A BeerTender® keg is a type of keg specifically designed for use with BeerTender® draught beer systems, manufactured to serve draught beer at home. These kegs, which are compatible with BeerTender® beer machines, have specific features :

1. Built-in pressure system : BeerTender® kegs have a built-in pressure system that keeps the beer under pressure and maintains the beer's carbonation, ensuring that it stays fresh and effervescent when served ;
2. Keeping the beer fresh : BeerTender® kegs keep the beer at a temperature generally between 4°C and 6°C, so it tastes better every time it's served ;
3. Specific format : BeerTender® kegs have a specific format that makes them compatible with BeerTender® beer machines. They have a capacity of 5 litres, and can hold different varieties of beer depending on the brands on offer ;
4. Ease of use : BeerTender® kegs are easy to install in the BeerTender® beer machine. Once the keg has been inserted into the machine, it is ready to serve draught beer simply and efficiently, with an integrated dispensing system ;
5. Variety of choice : BeerTender® kegs are available in a wide range of beers from different partner breweries. This gives you the opportunity to choose from a variety of beer brands and styles to suit your taste preferences.

It is important to note that BeerTender® kegs are not interchangeable with other brands of beer machines. Make sure you choose a beer machine specifically designed to work with BeerTender® kegs if you wish to use this type of keg. Some beer machines such as the Beer Up and Drink Up machines, the Krups BeerTender® beer machine and the Seb BeerTender® beer machine are compatible with these kegs. Check out our comparison of the different beer machines !

What brands of beer are available in BeerTender® 5-litre kegs ?

A number of beer brands are available in BeerTender® 5-litre kegs :

• Heineken : A lager-type beer from the Netherlands, with an alcohol content of 5%.
• Affligem Blanche : A refreshing Belgian abbey white beer with 4.8% alcohol.
• Affligem Carmin : A red beer with a blend of red fruits and a pinch of spices, 5.2° alcohol.
• Affligem Blonde : A strong Belgian blond beer with ethanol and cereal aromas, reaching 6.7 degrees.
• Desperados Original : A tequila-flavoured beer.
• Desperados Red : A beer flavoured with tequila and cactus.
• Pelforth Blonde : A French blonde ale.
• Pelforth IPA : A French IPA.
• Lagunitas IPA : An IPA-type beer.
• Gallia Champ Libre : A French beer.
• Krombacher Pils : A German Pils-type beer.

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How do you install a BeerTender® 5-litre keg in your Beer Up beer machine ?

1. Before using it for the first time, we recommend that you wash the glasses supplied with your BeerTender® at high temperature (60°C) in the dishwasher to optimise the seal of the silicone valve ;
2. Before each use, place your BeerTender® 5-litre keg of beer in the refrigerator for at least 10 hours to ensure optimum tasting temperature ;
3. Keep your cold accumulators in the freezer before using your beer machine to keep your beer fresh for several hours ;
4. To use the beer machine, start by placing the frozen round cold accumulator at the bottom of the machine. Then insert your fresh BeerTender®-compatible 5-litre keg of beer (such as Heineken, Pelforth, Lagunitas, Affligem, etc.) into the filler ;
5. Once the keg is inserted, remove the BeerTender® keg spout and replace it with the Beer Up nozzle included in the kit. To do this, replace the tab on the keg with the trigger from the Beer Up filling kit. Tilt the trigger to one side before inserting it into the keg ;
6. Then place the 3 flexible cold accumulators around the keg to maintain a constant temperature during serving ;
7. Close the beer machine by placing the lid on top. Make sure that the nozzle stem is positioned in the groove in the lid designed for this purpose ;
8. You can now serve your favourite beer ! Place your glass in the slot provided and let the beer rise to the top of the glass. Remove it as soon as it's full enough and enjoy your freshly tapped beer.

BeerTender® kegs offer you a variety of choices and flavours !