Premium Draft CO2 Mini Keg System
Pour pub-quality draft at home, at the campsite, or wherever the cooler goes. The Keg Smiths Premium CO2 Draft Mini Keg System is the original portable draft setup — a 304 stainless keg, an adjustable CO2 regulator, and a removable tap, all engineered to deliver a clean, fully-carbonated pour from threaded cartridges (no big tanks, no kegerator, no compromise).
Why the Premium Draft Mini Keg
- Pub-quality pour, anywhere: Cold beer with the head you'd expect from a tap — at home, the campsite, the boat, or the tailgate.
- Built from food-grade 304 stainless: The same material professional brewing equipment is made from. Won't rust, won't pick up flavors, and lasts for years.
- Multi-beverage ready: Beer, cold brew coffee, mimosas, kombucha, iced tea, batch cocktails — anything you can pressurize.
- Adjustable regulator: Dial in serving pressure from light lagers to nitro-style stouts.
- Easy clean-up: The tap system removes for fast wash-out — no special tools.
What's in the Box
- 304 Stainless Steel Keg with airtight cap
- CO2 / Nitrogen Regulator (uses threaded cartridges)
- 303 Stainless Steel Spear
- Tap and Handle
- Spare set of O-rings
Specifications
| Capacity | 128 oz (one gallon / 8 pints) or 64 oz |
|---|---|
| Keg material | 304 stainless steel, food-grade |
| Spear material | 303 stainless steel |
| Cartridges | 16g threaded CO2 or 4.1g threaded Nitrogen |
| Working pressure | 5–9 PSI typical (adjustable) |
| Cap | Airtight stainless steel |
How to Use
- Sanitize the keg and fill with your beverage of choice.
- Insert the spear and seat the tap assembly.
- Thread a beverage-grade CO2 cartridge into the regulator (use beverage-grade — read why cartridge purity matters).
- Adjust the regulator to your serving pressure (start at 5–9 PSI).
- Pour. Re-cap between sessions.
Instructions / Assembly PDF: Download the assembly guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a CO2 cartridge last?
One 16g threaded CO2 cartridge typically dispenses an entire 128 oz keg with pressure to spare, depending on serving temperature and how fast you pour.
Can I use this for nitro coffee?
For best nitro results — that cascading cold-brew effect — use our dedicated Nitrogen Mini Keg System with the stout faucet. The Premium CO2 system can run threaded nitrogen cartridges but won't produce the full nitro cascade.
How do I clean it?
Disassemble the tap and spear, rinse with warm water, and use our Mini-Keg Cleaning Tablets for a deep clean once a month or between different beverages.
Will my home-brewed beer keep its carbonation?
Yes — the airtight cap and pressurized regulator hold carbonation indefinitely. Many homebrewers force-carbonate directly in the keg.
Pairs Well With
Stock up on 16g beverage-grade CO2 cartridges, add an 8-Pint Keg Kooler for outdoor use, or upgrade to nitro with the Nitrogen Spear Upgrade Kit.