The best beer dispensers for pouring a pint at home
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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.
Philips PerfectDraft
Best For Features
The Good & The Bad
- Real beer tap handle
- LCD display for stats
- Range of beer brands
- Stays fresh for 30 days
- Stella Artois keg included
- No smart features
Why We Like It
You’ve heard of the king of beers, right? Well, the Philips PerfectDraft range is the king of beer dispensers. Sure, Philips is better known as a trusted manufacturer of TVs and electric shavers. But it turns out that the boffins at Philips know a thing or two about a good quality pint of beer, too.
The PerfectDraft guarantees fresh tasting beer by maintaining an optimum temperature of 3°C (temperature and freshness are displayed on an LCD screen). It also keeps beer fresh and drinkable for 30 days.
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Baridi Draft Beer Dispenser
Best Cheaper Keg Dispenser
The Good & The Bad
- Adjustable pressure
- Removable drip tray
- Cooling system
- Better quality available
Why We Like It
If you want the quality of Philips PerfectDraft but want to spend a little less, the Baridi Draft Beer Dispenser could be a good alternative.
This beer dispenser holds a little less than the Philips model — this one is compatible with 5 litre kegs — but it has universal fitting that will hold pretty much any keg of a compatible size.
What we especially like — particularly for the lower price — are its adjustable features, which should allow you to pour a pint exactly as you like it. There's an adjustable CO2 control option, controlled via a dial, plus a built-in cooling system that allows you to set the keg temperature between 3-12°C.
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Fizzics DraftPour
Best For Bottles
The Good & The Bad
- Turns cans and bottles into draught
- Fits various can and bottle sizes
- USB powered
- A touch overpriced
Why We Like It
The Fizzics DraftPour seems like a bit of a novelty but it's a very decent bit of kit for comnmitted beer drinkers. It's also a great gift idea for beer lovers.
Simply put a can or bottle of beer in the column and it produces a pub-style draught pint. It uses something called Micro-Foam technology and holds different sized cans and bottles, from 330ml to 750ml.
The technology works via sound waves, which create a dense, consistent head, along with an enhanced aroma and evenly sized bubbles. It seems pricey for what it is, but it's a well-made piece of kit that will serve up pint after pint.
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XXL Biertower
Best For Parties
The Good & The Bad
- Affordable price
- Optional ice cooler
- Needs batteries
- Ice cooler reduces capacity
Why We Like It
Compared to the hi-tech beer dispensers you'll find elsewhere in this roundup, the XXL Biertower is a cheaper and most certainly cheerful option.
It’s not going to replace the experience of pulling pints in the pub. Instead, it’s made for parties, barbecues, and get-togethers — or any time you just want a generous supply of ice-cold beer on hand. And we do mean ice cold. There's a removable ice cooler in the centre of the machine. The cooler reduces the capacity slightly, but there are few substitutes for crisply cold beer.
Another great thing about the XXL Biertower is that it’s not restricted to just beer. You can keep any drink chilled in there. Whatever your tipple is.
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Philips PerfectDraft Pro
Best For App Features
The Good & The Bad
- Bonus smart features
- App connectivity & control
- Keg of Corona included
- Cools in 12 hours
- 50+ beer brands available
- Most expensive option
- Serious keg enthusiasts only
The Philips PerfectDraft Pro does everything the regular version can do, but it throws app connectivity and smart features into the brew.
The PerfectDraft allows you to control your beer temperature (0-12°C) as well as keep tabs on you keg levels, so you know when it's time to change kegs. You can also install updates and get notifications.
The machine itself has all the benefits of the regular PerfectDraft dispenser: A 6L capacity, 12-hour cooling, fresh beer for up to 30 days, and a big selection of brands to choose from. It comes with a keg of Corona to get you started.
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