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How to Build a Digital Tap List Display for Your Home Bar

Nothing impresses guests at a home bar quite like a screen showing exactly what's on tap. It's the kind of detail that turns a kegerator from "that's cool" into "this is a proper setup."

Here's how to set one up — from the simplest option to a full wall-mounted display.

The Quick Version

If you just want a tap list on a screen today:

  1. Sign up at Keggio (free tier works for 1 tap)
  2. Add your kegs and assign them to taps
  3. Open the display URL on a tablet, old phone, or laptop
  4. Prop it up next to your kegerator

Done. That's literally it. The display updates automatically when you change what's on tap.

Choosing Your Display Hardware

You don't need to buy anything special. Use what you have:

Tablet (Best Option)

An old iPad or Android tablet is perfect. Mount it on the wall or use a stand next to the kegerator. Set the browser to full-screen mode and turn off auto-sleep.

Pro tip: A cheap Amazon Fire tablet ($35-50) works great for this if you don't have a spare.

Old Laptop

A laptop with a broken keyboard still has a perfectly good screen. Open the display URL, go full-screen (F11), and close the lid partway or set it next to the kegerator.

TV or Monitor

For the full taproom experience, connect a Raspberry Pi or a Chromecast/Fire TV Stick to a wall-mounted TV. Open the browser and load your display URL.

Old Phone

Even an old phone works in a pinch. The screen is small, but it gets the job done propped up on the counter.

What to Show on Your Display

A good tap list display should include:

  • Beer name — what you called it
  • Style — IPA, Stout, Pilsner, etc.
  • ABV — so guests know what they're getting into
  • Keg level — how much is left (helps you plan your next brew)
  • Color or visual indicator — makes it easy to scan at a glance

Keep it simple. Guests don't need your recipe or IBU numbers — they want to know what's on tap and whether it's any good.

Wall Mounting

If you want to go all-in with a mounted display:

  1. Get a tablet wall mount — VESA mounts work for tablets with adapters, or use a dedicated tablet mount with a bracket
  2. Run a USB power cable behind the wall or along the trim — you want the tablet always powered
  3. Set the tablet to stay awake while charging (under developer settings on Android, or Guided Access on iPad)
  4. Open the display URL and set the browser to full-screen / kiosk mode

For a TV setup, a Raspberry Pi running Chromium in kiosk mode is the cleanest option.

Making It Look Good

  • Use a dark theme — it looks better in a dim bar area and is easier on the eyes
  • Match your bar aesthetic — wood grain, chalkboard, minimalist — pick a display theme that fits your space
  • Keep it up to date — an outdated tap list is worse than no tap list. Update it every time you swap a keg

Sharing With Guests

If friends want to see what you have on tap before they come over, a shareable link is gold. Instead of texting "I've got a pale ale and a stout on right now," just send them the link and they can check it themselves.

A well-done tap list display is one of those small things that makes your home bar feel like a real taproom. And once you set it up, it basically runs itself.