Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser
A thermoelectric mini keg dispenser with its own refillable 5 L growler. For filling up at a brewery and pouring at home.
Amazon $250$250
The Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser and the SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator are evenly matched, rated 2.3 and 2.2. The SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator wins on value. The SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator costs $49.30 less ($200.70 vs $250).
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SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator
A countertop thermoelectric dispenser for 5 L mini kegs. For occasional draft at home without a full kegerator.
Amazon $200.70$200.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator for value ($152.05 per gallon of keg capacity ($200.70, 1.3 gal) vs $189.39 per gallon of keg capacity ($250, 1.3 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact and mini kegerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser | SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.3/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 14 $189.39 per gallon of keg capacity ($250, 1.3 gal) | 25 $152.05 per gallon of keg capacity ($200.70, 1.3 gal) |
| Keg capacity 15% | 0 1.3 gal of beer at once (5 L mini keg) | 0 1.3 gal of beer at once (5 L mini keg) |
| Taps 10% | 0 1 tap | 0 1 tap |
| Coldest setting 10% | 50 sets as cold as 36 F | 50 temperature range not published (neutral score used) |
| Dispense kit 15% | 40 CO2 cylinder included | 40 CO2 cylinder included |
| Features 15% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 25 digital thermostat |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Nostalgia CBD5SS Mini Keg Dispenser | SPT BD-0538 Mini Kegerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Kegs and taps | ||
| Type | Countertop mini keg | Countertop mini keg |
| Taps | 1 | 1 |
| Kegs that fit | 5 L mini keg | 5 L mini keg |
| Keg capacity | 1.3 gal | 1.3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $189.39 | $152.05 |
| Coupler | Mini keg | Mini keg |
| Cooling | ||
| Temperature range | down to 36 F | - |
| Cooling | Thermoelectric | Thermoelectric |
| Thermostat | - | Digital |
| Dispense kit | ||
| CO2 | Included | Included |
| Installation | ||
| Width | - | 10.7 in |
| Height | - | 16.9 in |
| Depth | - | 16.3 in |
| Weight | 14.6 lb | 13.9 lb |