Short version: the ManCan personal beer keg we featured is hard to find now, and ManCan’s website shows only a maintenance notice. The closest current alternative is the GrowlerWerks uKeg 64: a 64 oz stainless pressurized growler that keeps beer carbonated after you open it, with a tap on the side. It’s the pick for anyone who brings craft beer home from the brewery.
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A regular growler goes flat a day after you open it. A pressurized one uses small CO2 cartridges to keep the fizz, so the last pint tastes like the first. Here’s how it compares with the ManCan idea, based on the listings (we didn’t test them hands-on).
ManCan vs GrowlerWerks uKeg 64: what’s different
| ManCan personal keg (our old pick) | GrowlerWerks uKeg 64 (current alternative) | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Hard to find; maker’s site offline | In stock on Amazon |
| Capacity | Not compared | 64 oz |
| Keeps beer carbonated | Yes, keg-style | Yes, CO2 cartridge pressurized |
| Build | Not compared | Stainless steel |
Specs from ManCan’s website, the uKeg 64 listing on Amazon. Checked October 2026.
Label check: the uKeg is an alternative from a different brand, not a new ManCan. GrowlerWerks also makes a uKeg Go, a portable version of the same idea.
What matters in real use
- Fresh beer for days. Pressure keeps the carbonation after opening, which is the whole point.
- Budget for CO2 cartridges. You’ll need refills for regular use.
- Great for homebrewers too. Fill it from your own batch and serve it like a mini keg.
- Hand-wash it. Keep the tap and seals clean between fills.
Who should buy it
- Get the uKeg 64 for craft beer fans, homebrewers and anyone who fills growlers at the local brewery.
- Pair it with: a proper glass. Our beer stein pick keeps it cold.
- Building a home bar? See our man cave mini fridge post.
Gift it to: the brewery-tour regular, the homebrewer in the garage, or the friend who always brings a growler to the party.
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