Gateron Beer switch
The Gateron Beer is a tactile mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm lengthened gold-plated spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

Where to buy Gateron Beer switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Beer switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InputGear | DE | 0.46 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.53 USD | buy | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 10.80 USD / 18 pcs | 0.60 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 5.70 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.57 USD | buy | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.57 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.57 USD | buy | |
| pkkeyboards | US | 8.55 USD / 15 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.57 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 8.28 USD / 18 pcs | 0.46 USD | sold out |
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Gateron Beer force curve

Gateron Beer data sheet
| Name | Gateron Beer |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Comments on Gateron Beer switches
Gateron Beer switches are switches inspired by the annual beer festival held in Qindao. With a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and pole bottom-out stem, these switches has an tactile interesting feel on the downstroke with a satisfying bottom-out – Divinikey.
Gateron Beer alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Beer, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | HMX Hydra tactile, 5-pin, PC/P2/POM, 42/50gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Haimu x YG Studio Mulberry tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 47/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Retro J tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 36/55gF, 2.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PBT/POM, 42/58gF, 1.8/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA+30% fiberglass/POM, 27/45gF, 2.0/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Chosfox Poison Gas tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 45/62gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | MMD Holy Panda V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.2/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | MMD Princess Tactile V4 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 48/60gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Yamatake tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA-2/POM, 40/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Sandstorm tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 38g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Beer.