At a Glance:
The Differences Between a Wine Cooler and Beverage Center
5 Best Beverage Centers on the Market
If you enjoy trying different beers from a variety of local breweries or chilling bottles of wine at the perfect temperature, then you need a beverage center. A beverage center is different from a small refrigerator in that it is designed specifically to hold drinks. It has different temperature ranges compared to a mini fridge and its layout is designed for cans and bottles.
There are several reasons to consider adding a beverage refrigerator to your home. Not only can you keep your drinks in one place, which makes entertaining guests easy, but you can also save space in your standard fridge. You won’t have to reach over various cans and bottles to find key ingredients when preparing dinner.
Learn more about the benefits of a beverage center and why you need one in your home.
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Beverage CentersPros of a Beverage Center
A beverage center can change how you entertain guests and make your meal preparation easier. Many homeowners love their beverage centers and use them to store a variety of drinks throughout the year. Here are a few reasons to consider one of these appliances.
- You can immediately chill your drinks. No matter how full your family refrigerator is, there’s always room for drinks in the beverage center.
- Store drinks and snacks far from the kitchen. Some families install beverage centers in basements or dens that aren’t near the kitchen. This allows for easy access when you are relaxing in that area.
- Prevent guests from wandering through your house. Whether you host a party on your patio or in your living area, you can contain your visitors in one space. They can refresh their drinks from the beverage center instead of wandering to your kitchen – and potentially getting lost along the way.
- Free up refrigerator space. Without a variety of cans and bottles in your refrigerator, you might be surprised by the amount of space you have. Finding ingredients and preparing meals can be more enjoyable.
- Keep drinks away from minors. Some beverage centers have security features with locks to keep kids out. This can prevent them from sneaking away with alcoholic drinks.
If you want to see how these appliances work, run a quick search for, “beverage center near me,” or visit your nearest Spencers location to explore some of the latest beverage center models.
The Differences Between a Wine Cooler and Beverage Center
There are significant differences between wine coolers and beverage centers. A wine cooler is meant to store bottles of wine, whether you prefer red, white, or sparkling beverages. The racks are designed to cradle the bottles and, in some cases, display them. The temperature settings are also built for wine, which means they range depending on whether you are deeply chilling a bottle or storing it near room temperature.
A beverage center is designed to hold a variety of drinks. While these centers might be big enough to hold a few wine bottles, they also can store cans of beer and soda, along with bottles of water. These appliances are often installed under the countertops of bars in homes. For example, a homeowner can pour a glass or rum and open a can of coke that has been chilled in the beverage center, while their partner enjoys a gin and tonic – with pre-chilled tonic water as well.
5 Best Beverage Centers on the Market
Once you decide that a drink cooler is right for you, start exploring some of the products in today’s market. Here are five options for storing your drinks and keeping them perfectly chilled.
Frigidaire® 4.6 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Freestanding Beverage Center
Model# FRYB4623AS
This Frigidaire model proves that you can add a beverage center to your home even if you don’t have a large budget. This appliance is durable and designed to maximize storage. It can hold up to 138 12-ounce cans and present them through a stainless steel door and tinted window.
You can decide on the ideal temperature for your drinks. The settings range from 33-50 degrees Fahrenheit, which means this beverage center accommodates both beer and wine drinkers. It comes with a lock and pop-out key that ejects after us. This prevents you from accidentally leaving the key in the lock where your kids can access it.
Frigidaire Gallery® 5.3 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
Model# FGBC5334VS
Frigidaire Gallery Beverage Center
For a slightly more advanced mode, check out this beverage center from the Gallery line by Frigidaire. This appliance can hold up to 164 12-ounce cans and it can be placed between cabinets or freestanding on its own.
This is a highly-rated beverage center with several positive reviews. One person says, “This mini fridge is where all of our beverages go and frees up valuable space in the main fridge. The stainless steel door styling of the mini fridge goes really well with the rest of our kitchen appliances.”
GE Profile™ 5.1 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
Model# PVS06BSPSS
Another line of products to look into as you search for the right beverage center is GE Profile. This model can hold either 155 12-ounce cans or 52 bottles. You can also mix and match what the beverage center holds depending on your needs.
One of its bonus features includes a door alarm, which alerts you when the glass door has been left open, causing cool air to escape.
Check out customer reviews to see what buyers think about this unit. One person writes, “We have only had it a short time but already love the capacity it has. It's not full yet but holds as many wine bottles and beverage cans as we need. Love that we control the light!”
Monogram® 5.5 Cu. Ft. Panel Ready Beverage Center
Model# ZDBI240HII
Monogram Panel Ready Beverage Center
Check out this appliance if you want your beverage center to match the rest of your cabinets. You can place a panel on the front while still displaying your beverages inside. This unit also fits flush along your cabinets for a seamless look.
Many people love their Monogram beverage centers. One person says, “It's very quiet and blends seamlessly into our cabinets with the panel we added to the front. It's also a real refrigerator that can get down to temps in the low 30s (34 to be exact). Many beverage refrigerators seem to stop in the low 40s. This makes it more versatile for how we use it.”
KitchenAid® 5.2 Cu. Ft. Black Stainless Steel Beverage Center
Model# KURR314KBS
Rounding out the list of top beverage centers is this model by KitchenAid. It is an Energy Star® certified unit that comes with a door alarm if it isn’t closed all the way. There are three total shelves that hold a variety of cans and bottles. The thermal glass door is UV-resistant, which prevents the sun's rays from either heating the inside of the refrigerator or damaging the labels on your favorite bottles. You will love how sleek this appliance looks.
FAQ
What are the benefits of a beverage center?
There are several reasons to add a beverage center to your home. You can free up space in your family refrigerator by moving the beverages to a separate area. You can keep drinks accessible in social areas if you have a party and you can ensure the drinks are perfectly chilled. If you have the space in your home and love entertaining guests, look into an under-counter beverage fridge.
Can a beverage center be used as a refrigerator?
While a beverage center can be used to temporarily store items that need to stay cool, this appliance is not a refrigerator. In most cases, the temperature is not low enough to actually preserve food. The ideal temperature in a refrigerator is less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit, but the right temperature for a wine fridge is 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
Where do you put a beverage center?
There are several places where you can install your beverage center in your home. Some people place these appliances in their kitchens, usually in the kitchen island or built into the cabinetry. Other homeowners places the units near their entertaining spaces, like their living rooms or outdoor patios.
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