Want to impress your friends with perfectly cold draft beer whenever and wherever you host a party or event? The perfect appliance for this demanding role is a beer keg cooler, a must for every party boy or girl. And, if you plan on owning one, I’ve listed three models below to choose from.

The tabletop beer keg cooler – Also commonly known as the countertop keg fridge, it is the most affordable, practical and stylish keg fridge. These models usually accept mini kegs and can serve up to 5 liters of draft beer. They are small capacity portable coolers that are suitable for home use, parties, camping and travel. The cheapest on the market is the BeerTender model from Heineken and Krups, and the Avanti Mini Kegerator Dispenser. These models are sold from $150 to $300. I highly recommend the Heineken and Krups BeerTender model.

The portable beer keg cooler – is the ideal size if you are looking for the perfect fit between a desktop beer keg cooler and a professional keg cooler. One of the best models on the market in this category is the Summit portable beer dispenser. It can carry half a barrel and its built-in wheel design allows you to move it around. Its business design also features a stainless steel serving counter and ample serving space.

The professional beer keg cooler – is perfect for a bar or cafe, but would also be great in a home bar, where all the entertainment happens. Buying this baby is no easy task considering its price tag which ranges from $500 to $2,000. The best models in this category are made by EdgeStar, Danby and Summit.

Another thing to keep in mind when buying and owning a beer keg cooler is to keep it very clean. There are various cleaning kits available in the market to choose from. But for the best cleaning results, I recommend that you buy the best cleaning kit that best fits your cooler.