Kegland recently posted in a thread about the Picnic Tap 2.1, looking for any volunteers to compare the Picnic Tap 2.1 and Nukatap Mini (both being new, compact direct-to-keg taps). I was one of the lucky volunteers who already had the Picnic Tap 2.1 (tap and bottle-filler versions), and Kegland sent me the Nukatap Mini to compare. Just to be clear, I got the Nukatap Mini for free, but all Kegland asked was that I post my thoughts about how the two products compare (and maybe include some photos and/or videos).
So I finally got the chance to compare both Picnic Tap 2.1 models and the Nukatap Mini today. Here are some pictures and thoughts (and unsolicited suggestions)...
First, I want to express sincere gratitude to both companies for coming up with innovative products to address this niche need for homebrewing/beer dispensing. A lot of homebrewers on this site have exchanged DIY suggestions on how to rig up compact, direct-from-leg taps (often with varying levels of success/faults). Both of these products offer better solutions compared to the traditional picnic tap and the DIY solutions I have seen (though of those DIY suggestions @Beermeister32's was the best).
TLDR - I have been waiting/searching for good direct-from-keg tap options, and now both of these products are available and provide good options.
I am splitting the review up into several posts in order to avoid losing the whole thing if the page refreshes. (Please wait until after the Picnic Tap 2.1 Bottle-Filler post before posting a response........).
So I finally got the chance to compare both Picnic Tap 2.1 models and the Nukatap Mini today. Here are some pictures and thoughts (and unsolicited suggestions)...
First, I want to express sincere gratitude to both companies for coming up with innovative products to address this niche need for homebrewing/beer dispensing. A lot of homebrewers on this site have exchanged DIY suggestions on how to rig up compact, direct-from-leg taps (often with varying levels of success/faults). Both of these products offer better solutions compared to the traditional picnic tap and the DIY solutions I have seen (though of those DIY suggestions @Beermeister32's was the best).
TLDR - I have been waiting/searching for good direct-from-keg tap options, and now both of these products are available and provide good options.
I am splitting the review up into several posts in order to avoid losing the whole thing if the page refreshes. (Please wait until after the Picnic Tap 2.1 Bottle-Filler post before posting a response........).
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