# Krups / Heineken 5l keg and alternative brew availability **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 5, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/krups-heineken-5l-keg-and-alternative-brew-availability/448081 "2008-05-05T03:16:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Crenshaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@Crenshaw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crenshaw)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/krups-heineken-5l-keg-and-alternative-brew-availability/448081/1 "2008-05-05T03:16:34Z")
I’ve been looking at the draughtkeg™ chiller/dispenser, wondering if any of y’all have experience with the machine in particular, and about the availability of other brands compatible with the device. I found the selection of 5l kegs at [beergeek.com](http://beergeek.com) but shipping to my state is problematic. Any help greatly appreciated. -Cren ---
**Author:** ![SmellMyWort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SmellMyWort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmellMyWort)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/krups-heineken-5l-keg-and-alternative-brew-availability/448081/2 "2008-05-06T21:58:20Z")
At $300 I’d say it’s a HUGE ripoff. The Heineken “party keg” itself comes with a tap system and it says it should stay fresh for 30 days with or without this Krups contraption. ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2008, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/krups-heineken-5l-keg-and-alternative-brew-availability/448081/3 "2008-05-06T23:43:24Z")
I agree. I’ve seen 15 gallon kegerators at Costco for abot $550. Here’s [one](http://www.liquidationconnect.com/p-42-full-size-single-tap-kegerator-refrigerator-krs2100.aspx) for $399. Hell, I might have to get one.