Blue Air BDD59-2S-HC 59" Draft Beer Cooler, 2 Keg Kegerator with 2 Faucets
Blue Air BDD59-2S-HC — 59" Two Keg Direct Draw Cooler, Two Faucets
The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BDD59-2S-HC is the two-door step in the BDD direct draw line: a 59" cabinet with 19.4 cu. ft. of refrigerated space rated for two 1/2 barrel kegs, poured through two separate 3" diameter stainless steel insulated beer columns, each carrying a single faucet. Two independent towers instead of one twin-tap column let you set the handles apart on the bar top and give each brand its own pour station. A 3/8 HP side-mounted R-290 system holds the cabinet at 33 °F to 39 °F with automatic defrost, and the stainless steel top and exterior over a galvanized interior with a stainless floor keep it presentable on a customer-facing bar line.
Key Features of the BDD59-2S-HC
Two kegs, two doors and two towers on a single 3/8 HP system — these are the details that decide whether a 59" direct draw cabinet works on your bar.
Two Half Barrels, Two Independent Towers
The 19.4 cu. ft. interior takes two 1/2 barrel kegs — 31 gallons of beer at 15.5 gallons each — and the BDD59-2S-HC dispenses them through two 3" diameter stainless steel insulated beer columns, each fitted with a single faucet. Splitting the taps across two towers rather than doubling up on one column lets you space the handles along the bar top so two guests can be served at once, and Blue Air's standard column on the BDD range is 12" of stainless steel.
One Locking Door Per Keg
Both sections get their own locking door on a black recessed handle, so the cabinet stays secured on an unattended bar and a keg change on one side never opens the other. The gaskets are the durable snap-in type designed for easy replacement, which keeps a torn gasket from becoming a service call.
33 °F to 39 °F with Automatic Defrost
A single 3/8 HP condensing unit holds the whole 59" cabinet in the 33 °F to 39 °F range draft beer needs to keep CO2 in solution and pour clear rather than foamy. Defrost runs automatically, so nobody has to break down a keg coupler to clear the coil, and the evaporator is epoxy coated against the corrosion a wet, CO2-rich bar environment causes.
R-290 Refrigerant and Hot Gas Frame Heating
Blue Air charges this cooler with R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, rated by the manufacturer at up to 25% better energy efficiency than an equivalent HFC charge with no ozone-depletion potential. An innovative hot gas frame heating system uses reclaimed heat from the system to keep condensation off the two door frames instead of drawing watts through an electric heater wire, and the walls are foamed in place with high-density polyurethane.
Front-Breathing Side Compressor on a Sliding Base
The self-contained condensing unit is side mounted and front breathing, which is what lets a 59" cabinet be dropped into millwork with casework tight against the back and both ends and still get the air it needs. The unit slides out from the front for cleaning and service, so both kegs, both couplers and the gas lines stay put when a technician comes out.
Shelving and Tall Boy Clearance Between Keg Runs
Two adjustable shelves per section come standard, so when a tap goes dark either bay can be re-shelved as bottle or can storage instead of sitting empty. Blue Air specifies the interior height on the BDD cabinets to allow three "tall boy" cans stacked, and interior LED lighting keeps the coupler and gas line visible during a change-out.
Check the height twice: the published 37" height on the BDD59-2S-HC is measured to the stainless steel top — the 12" beer tower stands above that, so confirm clearance under any overhead glass rack or shelf, and confirm the finished faucet height against your bar top. The cabinet is 59" wide by 27-1/8" deep, weighs 216 lbs net and 236 lbs crated, and 6" legs are available if the run needs to be raised.
Ideal Applications
A two-keg, two-tap cabinet is the size most bars land on when one keg is not enough rotation and four is more beer than the room turns in a week.
BDD59-2S-HC Specifications
| Model | BDD59-2S-HC |
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| Type | Direct draw draft beer cooler / kegerator, two section |
| Keg Capacity | (2) 1/2 barrel |
| Refrigerated Capacity | 19.4 cu. ft. |
| Dispensing | (2) 3" dia. stainless steel insulated beer columns with single faucet each — 2 taps |
| Beer Tower | 12" stainless steel (standard on BDD series) |
| Temperature Range | 33 °F – 39 °F |
| Doors | (2) locking, black recessed handles, replaceable gasket |
| Shelves | (2) adjustable per section |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Lighting | Interior LED |
| Exterior Width | 59" (1500 mm) |
| Exterior Depth | 27-1/8" (688 mm) |
| Exterior Height | 37" (940 mm), to stainless top |
| Refrigeration System | Self-contained, side-mounted, front breathing, sliding condensing unit |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Insulation | High-density foamed-in-place polyurethane |
| Evaporator | Epoxy coated |
| Horsepower | 3/8 HP |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase, 3.5 amps |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P, 9.8 ft (3 m) three-wire flexible cord with molded plug |
| Construction | Stainless steel top and exterior, galvanized steel interior with stainless steel floor |
| Legs | 6" legs available |
| Net Weight | 216 lbs (98 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 236 lbs (107 kg) |
| Certifications | UL, cUL, ETL-Sanitation, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kegs and how many taps does the Blue Air BDD59-2S-HC have?
The cabinet is rated for two 1/2 barrel kegs in 19.4 cu. ft. of refrigerated space, and it is supplied with two 3" diameter stainless steel insulated beer columns, each carrying a single faucet — two taps total. Do not read the number in the model code as a faucet count on its own; on the BDD line the digit is the keg rating, and the tower and faucet layout varies by build.
Why two separate towers instead of one two-faucet column?
Two single-faucet columns can be set apart on the bar top so two bartenders or two guests can work different handles at the same time, and each brand gets its own pour station and drip zone. It also means a line cleaning or a faucet swap on one beer does not put the other tap out of service.
What temperature does the BDD59-2S-HC hold, and does it defrost itself?
It operates in the 33 °F to 39 °F range, which is where a half barrel has to sit for carbonation to stay in solution and for pours to come out clear rather than foaming. Defrost is fully automatic, so the coil clears without anyone pulling a keg or breaking a coupler, and the evaporator is epoxy coated to resist corrosion in a wet bar environment.
Can this draft beer cooler be built into millwork?
Yes. The condensing unit is side mounted and front breathing, so the 59" cabinet can sit with casework tight against the back and both ends and still pull and discharge air through the front. The condensing unit also slides out from the front for cleaning and service, so the cooler never has to be dragged out with two kegs, couplers and gas lines connected.
What electrical service does the BDD59-2S-HC need?
It runs on standard 115 V / 60 Hz single-phase power and draws 3.5 amps for its 3/8 HP self-contained system, terminating in a NEMA 5-15P plug on a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord. That means a normal 15-amp receptacle within cord reach of the cabinet, with no hard wiring or dedicated high-voltage circuit needed.
What are the dimensions and weight of this two-keg cooler?
The cabinet measures 59" wide by 27-1/8" deep by 37" high to the stainless steel top, with the 12" beer towers standing above that height. Net weight is 216 lbs and shipping weight is 236 lbs, and 6" legs are available if you need to raise the cabinet within a bar run.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BDD59-2S-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 236.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 37.00 x 59.00 x 27.13 inches |
| Height | 37.00 |
| Width | 59.00 |
| Depth | 27.13 |
| Width | 48" - 59" |
| Faucet Qty | 1 faucet per column |
| Top Style | flat top |
| Exterior Finish | all stainless steel exterior |
| Column Qty | 2 columns / towers |
| Barrel Style | 1/2 barrel (full keg) |
| Keg Capacity | 1 - 2 kegs |
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