Mini Beer Kegs & Home Draught Beer

Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!

Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well

I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...

Great selection and prices

Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...

Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.

A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...

Great selection with friendly staff.

Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...

Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...

Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...

Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...

Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...

Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...

Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...

The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻

Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!

Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.

Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...

Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...

Great little beer and wine place

Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...

Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.

Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...

excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...

Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times

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Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...

An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...

Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

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Mini kegs are one of the simplest ways to enjoy fresh draught-style beer at home without needing a full tap system or dedicated machine setup. Compact, portable and ready to pour directly from the keg, they’re ideal for parties, BBQs, weekends away or simply keeping good beer flowing from the fridge at home.

Styles range from crisp lager and traditional German beer to IPA, pale ale and stronger seasonal releases, with many breweries using mini kegs to recreate a fresher, pub-style drinking experience outside the pub itself. Compared with cans and bottles, mini kegs often offer a more social and draught-like way to serve beer, particularly for sharing with groups.

Our range focuses on mini kegs that can be poured directly at home with no additional equipment required, including fresh craft beer, classic continental lager and easy-drinking party beers. Alongside modern breweries, the collection also includes traditional German producers especially associated with mini keg formats and home draught serving.

Expect fuller pours, fresher beer and styles designed for easy drinking and sharing, whether you're serving guests, stocking up for an event or simply looking for a more pub-like beer experience at home. From hop-forward pale ale to crisp Helles and Kellerbier, mini kegs remain one of the most practical and enjoyable ways to drink fresh beer outside the bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mini keg?

A mini keg is a self-contained beer keg, usually holding 5 litres of beer, with a built-in tap that lets you pour fresh beer at home. Unlike larger pub kegs, these don't need a separate dispensing machine or CO₂ system.

Do I need a machine to use these mini kegs?

No. Every mini keg in this collection is designed to be poured straight from the keg. Simply chill it, pull out the tap and you're ready to serve fresh draught-style beer without any additional equipment.

How many pints are in a mini keg?

Most mini kegs hold 5 litres of beer, which works out at just under 9 pints. They're ideal for sharing with friends, barbecues, parties or enjoying fresh beer over a weekend.

What beers are available in mini kegs?

Our range includes crisp lagers, traditional German beers, pale ales and other favourites from breweries that produce beer in this easy-to-pour format. The selection changes throughout the year as new kegs become available.

How should I serve a mini keg?

For the best results, chill the keg thoroughly before opening and pour into a clean glass. Most mini kegs are designed to be enjoyed over a few days once opened, although this can vary depending on the brewery and keg design.

What's the difference between a mini keg and PerfectDraft?

Mini kegs are completely self-contained and don't require a machine, making them a simple option for enjoying draught-style beer at home. PerfectDraft uses specially designed 6-litre kegs that work with a dedicated dispensing machine to keep beer chilled and fresh for longer.

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