Ways to Keep Beer Cold During Summer Events

If you’re serving canned or bottled beer, a good merchandiser helps maintain ideal temperatures while also boosting visibility and access. Both styles are ice-cooled and insulated, keeping your beer cold without needing electrical hookups—ideal for outdoor settings. IRP offers several options ideal for summer events:

• Tabletop Merchandisers: Compact and convenient for countertop use, these are great for smaller gatherings or self-serve drink stations.
• Roller Merchandisers: Designed for mobility, roller units let you reposition your drinks easily, making them perfect for dynamic setups like pop-ups or food trucks.

Keeping ice clean and cold while transporting it from your main kitchen to outdoor service areas can be a logistical challenge. These tools help you retain ice longer and maintain sanitary handling during high-traffic events. Consider the following transport solutions:

• Cambro SlidingLid™ Ice Caddy: This insulated caddy is built for volume and durability. The sliding lid design minimizes exposure, helping retain ice longer while protecting it from outside elements.
• San Jamar Ice Tote Caddy: A more hands-on option, this system includes handheld totes with ergonomic grips and dedicated hanging hooks for sanitary transport and storage. It’s perfect for short-distance transport and smaller events.

For events that involve kegs, maintaining cold temperatures from the keg to the glass is essential for quality and safety. These tools let you serve cold draft beer without needing permanent infrastructure—ideal for mobile or outdoor setups.

• Keg Jackets: These insulated covers fit snugly around your keg, helping to reduce temperature loss when the keg is stored outdoors or in warm environments.
• Jockey Boxes: Designed for mobile draft service, jockey boxes use coils submerged in ice to chill beer on its way from the keg to the faucet. They’re a must-have for outdoor draft service and provide consistent cooling without electricity.