FAQS
When I buy a BeerGater, does it include the cooler?
Not yet. The BeerGater package consists of the BeerGater plate with 2 taps, 2 pressure tanks, 2 regulators and the hoses needed to hook everything up. It does not include the cooler. We are currently working with cooler companies and will likely be releasing an all-inclusive package in the future.
Will my BeerGater work with any cooler?
Maybe. The BeerGater tap plate can hang over the edge of coolers that are at least 15 inches wide. That is the vast majority of coolers currently on the market.
What are the dimensions of the BeerGater?
The BeerGater tap plate is 14 inches wide, 11 inches tall with a 3” lip that hangs over your cooler. The pressure tanks are each 7.5 inches square and 12 inches tall.
How much does each pressure tank hold?
Each pressure tank has a total capacity of 1 US gallon.
Can I use it for beverages other than beer?
You know it. You can run almost any liquid through a BeerGater. It has been successfully field tested with water, Gatorade, soda, hurricanes, Sangria, and almost every brand of beer you can think of including Molson, Moosehead, Newcastle and Smithwick’s.
How much does it weigh?
The tap plate and empty pressure tanks combined weigh about 4 pounds.
Does the cooler close when the BeerGater is attached?
Not completely. However, despite the whining we have received about this, customers who have field tested the BeerGater tell us that there is no noticeable difference in the melting of ice compared to using the cooler for cans because the top stays closed (although not completely sealed) most of the time. Using cans, people are constantly opening the cooler, allowing warm air in more frequently.
Our tests showed that the ice in the cooler lasted well past the 5 hour mark when the cooler had the BeerGater attached.
We have field tested it in Southern California at several kids’ soccer tournaments with Gatorade and water and there was never an issue of the ice melting any faster than average. We’re talking many hours here, folks.
Can I use any CO2 cartridge with my BeerGater?
Yes. You must use the threaded ones so they can attach to the pressure regulators.
Where can I get replacement CO2 cartridges?
At fine retailers like Amazon and Wal Mart. Be sure to get the threaded ones so you can attach them to the pressure regulators.
What is the refund policy?
90 days – no questions asked. As long as the BeerGater is in re-sellable condition, it is covered. Shipping is not included.
Do you ship to Canada?
You know it, eh? As avid beer league hockey players who have lived in Canada, we would never forget our friends north of the border. The shipping is significantly more expensive, though.
When can I get my BeerGater?
We have current inventory, so go ahead and order.