Beer machines

We'll drink to three prime pint producers that are bringing the pub home

- Chris Haslam

lato, the most influential of ancient Greek philosophers, P possibly once said: "He was a wise man who invented beer". As a nation, it looks like we heartily agree. But combine our love of a proper pint with crippling inflation and it's no wonder more of us are skipping the pub to drink at home.

And while cans and bottles taste great and save you cash, they're not the same as a freshly poured pint straight from the keg, which is where the latest generation of domestic beer dispensers can help. These worktop wonders can chill, pour and in some cases even brew a pub worthy pint for you from the comfort of home. We've painstakingly researched (no, the pleasure was all ours!) brew tech to discover the very best options for your home, whether you just enjoy a drink at home or have your very own pub in the shed. There are plenty of new manufacturers trying their hand, including Krups, Philips and Beerwulf, but we've whittled it down to the three finest options that offer the most pint for your pound.

1 Perfect Draft Pro

Using the same 6-litre kegs as the Philips Perfect Draft dispenser, the Pro elevates you to Cellar Person par excellence, with total control over the beer's temperature (0°C-12°C), ability to check accurately on the number of pints left, drink-by-dates, and remote control using the PerfectDraft app, it has rapid cooling and the abilityto keep your beer at the perfect temperature, even in the hottest weather. It’s a premium pouring solution with a host of features to match the price tag. £299, perfectdraft.​com

SPECS
Weight: 21kg, Dimensions H44.5 x W29.4 x D40.1cm, Capacity: Six litres / 10.5 pints