# Personal Countertop Beer Dispensers The Heineken Blade Offers Fresh Draught Beer on Demand By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-blade References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/10/17/85150/make-a-bar-on-any-counter-with-heinekens-blade-draught-beer-dispenser.html) & [global.blade.shop](https://global.blade.shop/en/) The Heineken Blade is the latest creation from the beer brand that will provide consumers with a way to keep their very own [draught beer tap at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooch-draught) to pour the perfect pint whenever they want one. The unit works by incorporating [eight-liter kegs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbrew-lab-evernitro) that can be plugged in and accessed seamlessly, which draws inspiration from the popularity of [coffee pod brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-or-barista-absolu). This allows you to keep as much or as little beer on hand as you require, while also offering small businesses and retailers the ability to serve beer without having to install a full bar setup. The Heineken Blade utilizes an air compressor to chill the beer and requires no maintenance or installation to be used for a truly seamless experience for consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Countertop Beer Dispensers:** The Heineken Blade offers a convenient way for consumers to have their own draught beer tap at home. - **Mini Keg Technology:** The use of eight-liter kegs and air compressor technology in the Heineken Blade provides a convenient and efficient way to serve beer. - **Pod-inspired Appliance:** The Heineken Blade draws inspiration from coffee pod brewers, introducing a new approach to serving beer. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** Personal countertop beer dispensers like the Heineken Blade cater to the growing demand for convenient home appliances. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Small businesses and retailers can benefit from the Heineken Blade as a cost-effective way to introduce beer service without a full bar setup. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Mini keg technology presents opportunities for beverage manufacturers to develop innovative products for convenient beer dispensing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Countertop Beer Taps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught.md) - [At-Home Beer Keg Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-beer-keg-machine.md) - [Ultrasonic At-Home Beer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught-20.md) - [Portable Draft Beer Kegerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombi-cool-tap.md) - [Grill-Inspired Beer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-lite-big-green-kegg.md) - [Automated Beer Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-bars.md) - [Molecular Beer Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-beer-printer.md) - [Automated Beer-Brewing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-brewing-machine.md) - [AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubinno-1.md)