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This Memorial Day, Bring the Kegerator To The BBQ

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The last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day, is a date that is anticipated by many throughout the United States all year long. This is because while this federal holiday was enacted as a way to honor all those brave individuals that have given their life during military service to our country, Memorial Day also signifies the “official” start of the summer season.

Memorial Day Kegerator

Memorial Day is a big day for parties, social gatherings and barbecues. It is a day to hang out outdoors, assuming you are lucky enough to have some nice weather where you live, and to revel in the fact that this outdoor celebration is just the beginning of a fun-filled and sun-filled summer. Of course, it is also a day to take some time out of our busy schedules to honor our fallen heroes. So, if you’re headed to a BBQ this Memorial Day weekend, why not bring along your portable kegerator?

Very often summer BBQ’s are low-key and easy going. Everyone brings something to join in the fun, so the day can be spent enjoying each other’s company outdoors rather than having to slave away in the kitchen. Someone may bring the potato salad, while another guest brings corn on the cob or watermelon. So, for your Memorial Day barbecues, as well as just about all summer outings, why don’t you make yourself known as the Kegerator Guy – the guy that brings along his portable kegerator? Being the Kegerator Guy is probably a sure-fire way to make it on many a summer BBQ guest list.

The great thing about bringing a portable kegerator to a Memorial Day BBQ is that you have an easy and convenient way to dispense cold, fresh beer while enjoying yourselves outdoors. No need to keep running back into the house to grab a few cold ones from the fridge, and no reason to have to clean up all those cans and bottles at the end of a warm summer day. Just tap your portable kegerator and you can have cold, flowing beer all day long without ever leaving the sun.

Portable kegerators are generally known as mini kegerators. They are given this name because they are smaller than standard size kegerators and because they are designed to fit mini kegs in them. A mini keg is a 5 liter keg, although some mini kegerators will even hold 6 liter mini kegs as well. All you need is an outlet to plug the appliance into, and your mini kegerator will keep your beer chilling at a perfect 38 degrees Fahrenheit all day long. Just tap the keg for some cold draft beer whenever you’re in the mood, and continue with the enjoyment of the day.

The great thing about a portable or mini kegerator is that it’s portable. Since the device is small enough to fit a mini keg inside, it makes it also small enough to easily transport with you wherever your social plans take you. All you need to do is to bring along your portable kegerator, along with a mini keg or two of your favorite beer (you can store extra mini kegs in the fridge until they are ready to be called into service), and you’ve got an easy and much anticipated contribution to any Memorial Day barbecue. And if you haven’t tapped out the keg by the end of the day, you can just bring the extra beer home with you for your own future enjoyment.

This Mother's Day, Let Mom Tap The Kegerator

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Let Mom Tap The Kegerator

Mother’s Day is a day set aside for honoring our mother and is celebrated almost all over the world. It began as a U.S. holiday, being celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year, although over the years the holiday has been adopted by many other countries, and the timing of the holiday may differ depending on where in the world you are. In some countries, Mother’s Day is tied to a specific religious date or has been combined with dates that were already designated to honor mothers, such as Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom. But no matter where you or your mother may reside, the holiday is always celebrated sometime in either April or May.

When Mother’s Day rolls around, many people try to find ways to make their mom feel extra special and to give her a chance to relax from the everyday rigors of being a mom. This may include such niceties as bringing her breakfast in bed, sending her flowers, or taking her out to eat so she gets a day off from being in the kitchen. In some households, mom is given an opportunity to totally relax and to be pampered, such as taking a trip to the spa or sharing a quiet drink undisturbed by the kids after dinner.

If your mother, or your wife, the mother of your kids, enjoys having a beer or two on occasion, why not give her the chance to tap the kegerator and enjoy some delicious, fresh tasting beer on this special day? Her enjoyment of the kegerator, which has long been your coveted home appliance, can be one enjoyed in solitude or with a crowd, depending on her desires.

If your wife or mom can use some uninterrupted time, along with a drink to unwind without the kids around to bother her, then give mom the gift of relaxation by taking the kids out for the evening so she can enjoy some solitude in the comfort of her own home. A little “alone time” and a trip or two to the kegerator may be all she needs to rejuvenate herself and to get her ready to dive back into motherhood once you and your brood arrive back at home.

If, however, your mom or your wife prefers a more social celebration on Mother’s Day, why not gather the family for a nice family meal? While many opt to take mom out to a restaurant so that she doesn’t have to cook, you know how crowded restaurants can get on this, one of the busiest days of the year in the restaurant business. So, instead, why not invite the rest of the extended family over to your house? Order in some food, or better yet wow mom with the culinary skills of the men in the family (just be sure to clean up to so mom can relax!), and then spend the afternoon or evening sitting around the kegerator, having a few drinks and a few laughs, and letting mom know just how special she really is.

Now, while you may think that suggesting a drink from your coveted kegerator is an extra special gift, just be sure that your mom or wife can appreciate your kegerator as much as you do. If you know that you mom hates the fact that you own a kegerator, then it’s probably best not to draw too much attention to it on this day. If your wife prefers wine to a draft beer dispensed from a kegerator, then by all means break open a bottle of wine, and save the kegerator tapping for a day set aside to honor the men in your family, such as Father’s Day. Letting mom tap the kegerator, either alone or as part of a big, noisy family gathering, can be a great way for her to enjoy the day, as long as you know that the suggestion will be met with a positive reaction. After all, Mother’s Day should be all about making mom happy!