An outdoor kegerator is a beer dispenser that gives you cold beer on tap at the backyard island, but the tap setup differs between these two brands. This collection has four listings: a kegerator from Summerset, one from Fire Magic, and two Summerset tap kits. Summerset’s 24-inch unit has 6.6 cubic feet inside, a stainless steel body and a digital display for temperature control. Its front venting allows a built-in setup. Fire Magic includes a double tap and shelves for use as a refrigerator without a keg.


How to choose an outdoor kegerator

Choose a single tap to dispense one beer or a double tap for two. Summerset comes without a tap, so you add its matching kit. Each kit includes a tower on a tray, hoses, and a complete CO2 kit with a tank and regulator. Both kits carry Summerset's lifetime warranty.

Check your keg size against the listing before choosing. Summerset has a reversible door. Fire Magic offers a right or left hinge and includes a lock and key.

Plan for an outlet, the cutout specified in the listing and CO2. Your keg comes from a local supplier. A neighboring built-in bar center adds an ice bin, sink and bottle storage.

More cold storage for the island

For wine, compare single- and dual-zone wine coolers. If you also need ice, consider the built-in outdoor ice maker as you plan your island.

Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors

We are an authorized dealer for both brands, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. Browse our Outdoor Refrigerators hub for more cold storage, or explore the wider outdoor kitchen collection. Have cutout, tap or keg-size questions? Call us and we will talk it through.

FAQ

Can a kegerator be kept outside?

Yes, if it is outdoor rated. Both kegerators here are built for outdoor use. An indoor unit moved outside runs constantly and struggles to hold temperature. Its warranty does not cover outdoor use.

What size keg fits an outdoor kegerator?

Fire Magic takes a full, half, quarter or sixth-size keg. Summerset has 6.6 cubic feet inside, so check your planned keg against the listing. For two beers on tap at once, choose a double tap with either brand.

How long does beer stay fresh in a kegerator?

Kept cold under CO2 pressure, unpasteurized beer usually stays fresh for about 45 to 60 days. Pasteurized beer lasts three to four months. Your outdoor kegerator holds a steady cold temperature. The tap kit's CO2 tank keeps air out.

What should I look for in an outdoor kegerator for a hot climate?

Start with an outdoor rating, which both units carry. Look for digital temperature control and front venting, as on Summerset, for an enclosed island. Choose afternoon shade. If summers pass 100 degrees, call us and we will talk the maker's rated range through with you.