About
KegChek is a purpose-built brewery asset management platform that solves one of the most persistent pain points in the brewing industry: knowing where your kegs and equipment are at all times. Using GPS, RFID, Bluetooth, and QR code scanning, KegChek lets breweries track unlimited kegs through every stage of the rotation cycle — from the warehouse and taproom to customer locations and back. Beyond keg tracking, KegChek extends to point-of-sale marketing materials (POSM) such as tap handles and patio umbrellas, as well as beer cooling and dispensing equipment like kegerators and draught dispensers. All assets are displayed on a live map, giving operations teams instant visibility without manual check-ins. The platform features color-coded visual statuses, real-time inventory updates, barcode and RFID scanning via a mobile app, and custom reporting tools. Breweries can run batch or lot recall reports, review keg dwell times at customer locations, and monitor fill levels — all from a desktop or mobile device. KegChek is available as a web application and Android app, making it accessible in the field. Pricing is tiered to scale with brewery size, starting at $39/month for up to 250 kegs, with per-keg pricing for larger fleets. A 30-day free trial with no credit card required makes onboarding risk-free. Ideal for craft breweries, regional brewers, and any operation managing a significant float of kegs and trade equipment.
Key Features
- Real-Time GPS & Map View: See the live location of all kegs currently out with customers plotted on an interactive map, eliminating guesswork about asset whereabouts.
- Multi-Technology Scanning: Track kegs using GPS, RFID tags, Bluetooth beacons, or QR codes — including free QR stickers provided by KegChek — for flexible, cost-effective identification.
- Unlimited Keg & Equipment Tracking: Track any brand or size of keg alongside trade marketing materials and dispensing equipment like kegerators, tap handles, and patio umbrellas.
- Custom Reports & Inventory Monitoring: Generate custom status and inventory reports, track keg dwell times, monitor fill statuses, and run batch or lot recall reports with ease.
- Mobile App with Barcode & RFID Scanning: Use the Android mobile app or mobile web browser to scan and update keg statuses in the field, keeping records accurate in real time.
Use Cases
- A craft brewery uses KegChek to monitor which kegs are at customer tap rooms and how long they have been sitting there, enabling proactive pickup scheduling to reduce keg loss and improve turnover.
- A regional brewery conducts a product recall and uses KegChek's batch/lot reporting to instantly identify which specific kegs contain the affected batch and where those kegs are currently located.
- A brewery operations manager tracks the real-time status of all kegs — whether empty, clean, filled, or in transit — from a dashboard, eliminating time-consuming manual spreadsheet updates.
- A brewery sales team monitors the deployment of tap handles, patio umbrellas, and kegerators at accounts to ensure trade marketing assets are in the right locations and not going missing.
- A growing brewery uses KegChek's map view and inventory reports to determine when keg stock is running low and plan keg purchases or retrieval campaigns before shortages impact production.
Pros
- Brewery-Specific Design: Built specifically for the brewing industry, KegChek covers the full keg rotation workflow and extends to POSM and dispensing equipment — not a generic asset tracker.
- Affordable & Scalable Pricing: The tiered pricing model starts at just $39/month for small operations and scales per keg for larger fleets, making it accessible for craft breweries of all sizes.
- Easy Onboarding with Free Trial: A 30-day free trial with no credit card required lowers the barrier to adoption, and the intuitive color-tagged UI reduces the learning curve for brewery staff.
Cons
- Android-Only Mobile App: The native mobile app is currently Android-only; iOS users must rely on the mobile web application, which may offer a less optimized experience in the field.
- Niche Use Case: KegChek is purpose-built for breweries, meaning businesses in adjacent beverage industries (wineries, distilleries, kombucha producers) may find some features misaligned with their workflows.
- Costs Scale With Fleet Size: For larger breweries with thousands of kegs, per-keg monthly charges can accumulate significantly, requiring careful cost evaluation as the fleet grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of assets can I track with KegChek?
KegChek supports tracking of kegs (any brand or size), tap handles, patio umbrellas, kegerators, and draught beer dispensers — covering both keg inventory and trade marketing or dispensing equipment.
How are kegs identified in the system?
Kegs can be identified using QR codes already printed on them, free QR code stickers supplied by KegChek, or inexpensive RFID tags available for purchase through KegChek. GPS, Bluetooth, and RFID are also supported.
Is there a mobile app available?
Yes. KegChek is accessible via a desktop web application, a mobile browser web app, and a native Android app for scanning and updating keg statuses on the go.
Can I see where my kegs are on a map?
Absolutely. All kegs with an 'Out-to-Customer' status are displayed on a live map, giving your team instant geographic visibility of your keg fleet.
How much does KegChek cost?
KegChek offers three tiers: a Starter plan at $39/month for up to 250 kegs, a Standard plan at $0.15 per additional keg per month for 250+ kegs, and an Advanced plan at $0.10 per additional keg per month for 1,000+ kegs. A 30-day free trial with no credit card required is available.
