kegstar.com

What It Is

Kegstar is a shared keg and supply chain outsourcing provider for breweries, acquired by MicroStar in 2021. It is not a typical SaaS or enterprise software product. Instead, built around its “Forever Shareable” concept, it provides breweries with a reusable, shareable pool of high-quality kegs, helping customers replace owned, leased, or single-use plastic kegs.

Core Capabilities

Based on the site content, Kegstar’s core offering is “keg supply chain optimization.” Breweries only need to order kegs, fill them, and tell Kegstar where they are going; everything else—including keg network scheduling, collection, repair, and quality management—is handled by Kegstar. Its shared asset pool can provide kegs on demand, reducing warehousing, labor, and capital requirements. In terms of quality, if a keg is not suitable for filling, Kegstar will collect and repair it at its own expense. The page also lists UK-market keg formats such as 50L, 30L, and 20L Sankey-S valve kegs, as well as 9 Gallon Casks.

Pricing and Business Model

The website does not disclose specific pricing, plans, or contract terms, but it clearly emphasizes that customers “only pay for the kegs they need.” This suggests a usage-based or outsourced-service pricing model rather than a standard SaaS subscription. The page does not state whether there are minimum usage requirements, deposits, cross-border fees, or SLAs.

Pros and Cons

The main advantage is its clear operating model: using a shared keg pool to reduce empty-keg transport distances, improve asset utilization, and support sustainability goals. Kegstar also covers markets including the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand, while leveraging MicroStar to expand its global capabilities. The downside is the lack of digital product information: although the site includes a login entry point, it does not explain system features, APIs, permission management, third-party integrations, or data security certifications. Pricing is also not transparent.

Who It’s For

Kegstar is suitable for breweries that want to reduce the burden of keg purchasing and management, especially growing craft beer brands, breweries with multi-region distribution, and companies that prioritize circular packaging and sustainable supply chains. It is not a good fit for users looking for general SaaS software, an inventory system, or a developer platform.

Access from China

The main content does not provide information about service availability, infrastructure nodes, or access guidance for mainland China, so actual accessibility should be considered unknown.