Topic
Beer and drinks fridges
Glass-door drinks coolers for home bars, kitchens and garden rooms that chill cans and bottles colder than wine fridges.
- Typical range
- About 0 to 10 °C
Drinks fridges run colder than wine fridges and usually have flat shelves for cans. For a garden room or outbuilding, check the climate class on the label: many models are rated only for rooms above 16 °C.
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