Booze Reviews: Newcastle DraughtKeg
[Editor’s note: College Being was sent a review sample of Newcastle DraughtKeg. This will not influence our opinions.]
Newcastle now joins Heineken with their own mini keg offering. The Newcastle DraughtKeg is a mini 5-litre keg. It comes with enough beer for 14 regular 12 oz servings and costs about $15 to $20 depending on where you live. The mini keg comes pre-pressurized so you do not need to pump and it can easily fit into a Beertender
The DraughtKeg
The DraughtKeg is great. You get great-tasting fresh beer just as you would in a bar in Scotland. The keg stays fresh for up to a month, so even if you do not have a bunch of people over or if you are just an occasional beer drinker, it is perfect for you. We experienced no difference in taste and keg pressure from the opening date until we finished it.
There is no need to pay CRV costs for 12+ bottles when you buy a mini keg. That can add up to quite a bit if you’re in a state that charges CRV. Also the mini keg saves a lot of space in your fridge and weights a lot less than carrying 14 glass bottles.
Our biggest complaint with the system is that the DraughtKeg does not appear to be easily recyclable whereas glass bottles or aluminium cans can easily be recycled just about anywhere.
The Beer
Newcastle is a good brown ale with a full-body taste with hints of caramel and fruit. The foam is silky and the aftertaste is sweet. If you like Newcastle, be sure to try the DraughtKeg version. In our opinion it is fresher, tastier, and gives you more control of how much foam you want.
A pre-pressurized 5-litre keg offering about 14 servings for $15–$20 sounds like a convenient way to enjoy Newcastle DraughtKeg at home. The month-long freshness is especially useful for people who won’t finish it all in one sitting.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre keg sounds especially convenient—getting roughly 14 servings without needing a pump makes it a practical option for gatherings. Being able to keep it fresh for up to a month is a nice bonus too.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre format sounds especially convenient, and getting roughly 14 servings without needing a pump makes the $15–$20 price seem reasonable. The month-long freshness is a nice bonus for smaller gatherings.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre DraughtKeg sounds like a convenient option, especially with enough beer for 14 servings and no pump required. A month of freshness also makes it more practical than a larger keg for casual gatherings.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre format is a smart touch—getting roughly 14 servings without needing a pump makes it much more convenient than a traditional keg. A month of freshness is also plenty of time to enjoy it without rushing.
The 5-litre pre-pressurized keg sounds like a great option, especially since it provides about 14 servings without needing a pump. Keeping the beer fresh for up to a month makes the $15–$20 price feel even more reasonable.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre format sounds especially convenient—14 servings without needing a pump is a great option for gatherings. Being able to keep the keg fresh for up to a month also makes the $15–$20 price range seem quite reasonable.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre format sounds especially convenient—getting roughly 14 servings without needing a pump makes the Newcastle DraughtKeg a practical option for gatherings. Staying fresh for up to a month is a nice bonus, too.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre format sounds especially convenient—14 servings without needing a pump is a great setup for small gatherings. Being able to keep the DraughtKeg fresh for up to a month makes it more practical than a typical party keg.
The 5-litre size sounds ideal for enjoying fresh Newcastle without committing to a full keg, especially since it stays fresh for up to a month. I also like that the pre-pressurized design eliminates the need for a pump.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre keg sounds especially convenient—getting about 14 pub-style servings without needing a pump is a great setup for a gathering. The fact that it stays fresh for up to a month makes the $15–$20 price point even more appealing.
The pre-pressurized 5-litre format sounds especially convenient since it serves about 14 glasses without needing a pump. Staying fresh for up to a month also makes the $15–$20 price feel reasonable for casual entertaining.