Nostalgia KRS-2100 Keg-O-Rator Refrigerated Beverage Keg Dispenser

by Nostalgia

Product Features

• Full-size single-tap refrigerated beer dispenser
• Accommodates 1 full- or pony-size keg or 2 5-gallon kegs
• Keeps beer carbonated for weeks; chrome guardrail; 4 durable casters
• Empty CO2 bottle included
• Measures 20-2/7 by 26 by 32 inches; 90-day limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 26 x 32 inches ; 95.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 97 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000HJVYDQ
• Item model number: KRS-2100
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,834 in Appliances (See Top 100 in Appliances)
  • #1 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Beer Keg Refrigerators

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for home brewers or just regular beer drinkers, this full-size single-tap refrigerator features a semi-gloss black tower with a black-handled spout that can accommodate a variety of different-size beer glasses or mugs. The unit also comes equipped with a chrome guardrail on its durable, black, counter-style top. An attractive black exterior allows the refrigerator to fit in nicely with almost any home decor, while four durable casters provide convenient mobility around the clubhouse, pool area, rec room, or anywhere people are gathering. If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, be sure to wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in. Includes an empty CO2 bottle. Versatile, lightweight, and approved for commercial use, the refrigerator measures 20-1/4 by 26 by 47 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

Product Description

This full size single tap Kegorator comes with a semi-gloss black tower, guard rail, and a durable black counter style top. Uses full size kegs (1/2 barrel) or pony kegs. Includes casters, mobile enough to roll around the clubhouse, pool area, or anywhere. Ideal for home brewers or just regular beer drinkers. Will fit up to a 15.5 gallon keg or a keg up to 26" high. Product Dimensions: L 20.3" x W 26" x H 32"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Consider this the KRS-2200 and disregard the old reviews., July 29, 2011

By 

Ryan Barnhart (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nostalgia KRS-2100 Keg-O-Rator Refrigerated Beverage Keg Dispenser (Kitchen)

For starters, stop reading reviews prior to 2011. The early issues with this kegerator have been addressed to the point Nostalgia really should assign it a new model number. As reported by others the regulator is now a pretty nice dual gauge unit, with a lockable output valve. Meaning once you get your CO2 settings dialed in you can lock the knob so it doesn't get changed accidentally while changing out a keg, etc. Also, the unit is dead quiet.

The instructions have been completely revamped and are very easy to follow. All the spare parts provided have been labeled in the manual, no mysteries there either. Before this arrived I downloaded a PDF copy of the old instructions, and it's true the early buyers were basically left in the dark.

I followed the instructions, charged my tank, threw in a 1/4 barrel, and no problems at all. The beer has a perfect head on it, and my monitoring of temps have been hovering around 34-35f. That's with the thermostat set to maximum, so I'll be watching that closely. I don't want my beer to freeze!

A few things to note:

1) The keg tower rubber washer (#5) was not already installed, and is not really mentioned in the manual. Be sure to install it otherwise there's not a tight seal between the tower and fridge and cool air will escape. You'll know if it's not on because the tower installs too easy and doesn't feel tight. The nice side effect of this design is that the tower is basically cooled, so less stale beer in the line.

2) A 5 pound CO2 tank will fit with a full 1/2 barrel, and can be bought at a local gas supply or welding shop filled for about 50 bucks. Refills on the tank are around $9. The 2.5 pound tank shipped is fine, and I'll be filling it so I have a full tank at all times. The 2.5 pound tank should be able to dispense 2-4 1/2 barrel kegs, the 5 pound tank 4-8 1/2 barrel kegs. Tighter fittings, lower CO2 settings, more kegs...

3) The casters are optional, and there are already self leveling feet installed if (like me) you prefer the unit to be shorter and stationary. Height to the top of the fridge door is exactly 31 inches without the caster installed.

Anyway, given all the features and the insane price of $380 shipped I can't see how anyone could be unhappy at this point. All the negative reviews made me really ponder this purchase, but I'm happy to report they're all talking about a different product. I'll post a follow up at 12 months, or before if I experience any problems.

And thanks to the early buyers who posted reviews! Nostalgia listened and thanks to you I have a really nice unit.

92 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as you may think, October 12, 2007

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Lawrence Bessey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nostalgia KRS-2100 Keg-O-Rator Refrigerated Beverage Keg Dispenser (Kitchen)

I ordered this item on September 14th. Didn't get delivered until October 4th. Way out of the time range that was initially given. Product information made it appear that all you would need to do is supply the Keg and get the CO2 tank filled. WAY OFF. The "regulator" that comes with the Kegerator doesn't regulate ANYTHING its simply an off on switch for the CO2. After spending 2 days wasting beer I took it to my local tavern and confirmed what I already thought. So I had to drive to my local Beer Supply store and spend an additional $50 for an actual regulator. Then I experienced the problem that any regulator you buy doesn't connect to the supplied air hose as it should. Next stop Ace hardware where i purchased new tubing and fittings (another $10 down the drain). Upon affixing my new regulator and air hoses I realized that the beer comes out WAY too fast causing an excessive amount of foam. Last trip to Ace Hardware and got a water flow restricter for another $3 and now at long last i finally have a fully operational kegerator. Cheers and have fun.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be scared by the negative reviews, January 31, 2011

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peruzzijl - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nostalgia KRS-2100 Keg-O-Rator Refrigerated Beverage Keg Dispenser (Kitchen)

I was a little hesitant buying this kegerator because of some of the bad reviews it received from this site and others. However, I trusted Amazon to take the return if it came in broken or did not perform. I've had this item for about 2 weeks now and I have to say it works beautifully. If you are concerned about the following items don't be:

Thermostat does not keep the beer cold enough - false, I've had to turn down the fridge because it was TOO cold. Did not modify it at all.
Regulator only has one gauge - false, this kegerator came with a dual gauge regulator.
Slow shipment - false, ordered with prime, shipped 3 hours after I ordered it, packaged very well.
CO2 tank held by cheap band - false, CO2 tank is held by a plastic mesh and fits very nicely in the back.

Overall this has surpassed by expectations for a kegerator under $400