# Keg Tap-Integrated Coolers Igloo's 'Kegmate' Cooler Has a Built-in Tap for Draft on Demand By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kegmate References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/kitchen-tools/cookware-reviews/a28832434/igloo-kegmate-cooler-built-in-tap/) & [igloocoolers](https://www.igloocoolers.com/products/00049237-kegmate-54-qt-jockey-box-cooler) With tailgating season about to kickoff, [Igloo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes) has debuted a new [party-ready cooler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-windchill-47) called the Kegmate. Igloo's Kegmate is a 54-quart cooler that comes with a very unique feature. In addition to keeping drinks cold, the cooler also boasts a built-in tap. The unique design was created to solve the dilemma of keeping keg beer cold in a more stylish and practical way. Thus, the Kegmate was born. As the brand explains on its website, "Made out of stainless steel, the single faucet cooler is designed for ideal portability so you can ditch the bucket and keep the keg dry." The cooler also features wide stainless steel handles for easy transport and rubber grommets to prevent any leaks inside. Perfect for [tailgating parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bud-light-x-traeger-grills) or even late summer BBQs, the Kegmate is the ultimate outdoor party accessory. Image Credit: *Igloo.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kegmate Coolers:** Igloo's Kegmate has set an innovative standard with its keg tap-integrated coolers that provides draft on demand for outdoor parties and events. - **Portable Keg Coolers:** The rise of portable keg coolers like the Kegmate is disrupting the traditional way of serving chilled beer in parties and events. - **Stainless Steel Beer Taps:** Kegmate's innovative use of stainless steel beer taps in its built-in tap system can influence the development of beer-serving industries to revolutionize their product design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Coolers:** Beverage coolers industry can take inspiration from Kegmate's innovative use of built-in tap system that enhances the traditional way of storing and serving chilled beverages. - **Outdoor Party Accessories:** The industry of outdoor party accessories can revolutionize its product design offering more unique and innovative products, like Kegmate's keg tap-integrated coolers. - **Beer-serving Industries:** Kegmate's disruptive innovation in the beer industry can influence other beer-serving industries to implement unique features to attract more customers and increase their revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grill-Inspired Beer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-lite-big-green-kegg.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Retro Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes.md) - [At-Home Beer Keg Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-beer-keg-machine.md) - [Modern Rugged Mobile Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-cooler.md) - [Football-Themed Beverage Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo.md) - [Durable Adventurer Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-trailmate-cooler.md) - [Compact Portable Libation Kegs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-one-mini-keg.md) - [Branded Countertop Beer Taps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught.md) - [All-Terrain Camper Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-trailmate-journey-cooler.md)