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Disclosed is a beverage pouch or bladder supporting container having a plurality of elements for the purposes of efficiently dispensing, storing and preserving the beverage contained within the pouch, all while presenting an outward appearance that is tasteful and decorative. The container comprises

Disclosed is a beverage pouch or bladder supporting container having a plurality of elements for the purposes of efficiently dispensing, storing and preserving the beverage contained within the pouch, all while presenting an outward appearance that is tasteful and decorative. The container comprises an enclosure having an internal volume and a base, wherein the volume is actively cooled using a refrigeration system or alternatively is insulated for retaining a plurality of freezable blocks or a quantity of ice therein. Along the forward face of the enclosure is an aperture adapted to accept the spout of the beverage pouch, while an attachable or pull-out drip tray is positioned therebelow. Within the interior of the enclosure may further be provided a bladder support element adapted to suspend, compress or elevate the bag for more efficient and constant-flow dispensing of its contents through the externally-mounted spout.

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1. A liquid bladder support, serving and storage device, comprising: an enclosure having a housing and a base, said housing having an interior volume and said base supporting said housing;said housing interior adapted to hold a liquid bladder therein;said housing having a forward surface comprising

1. A liquid bladder support, serving and storage device, comprising: an enclosure having a housing and a base, said housing having an interior volume and said base supporting said housing;said housing interior adapted to hold a liquid bladder therein;said housing having a forward surface comprising an aperture adapted to accept a liquid bladder spout therethrough;said housing having a bladder support element comprising an angled support surface under said bladder;said angled surface being hinged at one end and being elevated via a spring element at a second end, wherein said surface angled to tilt said bladder toward said forward face. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein said enclosure further comprises insulated sidewalls and an interior adapted to accept a quantity of ice therein for cooling said bladder fluid. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein said housing further a bladder support element comprising a bladder compression element adapted to apply an inward compressive force on said bladder sidewalls. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein said enclosure further comprises an open base adapted to accept frozen ice blocks for cooling said bladder fluid. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein said enclosure further comprises elements that achieve a refrigeration cycle for cooling said bladder fluid. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein said enclosure further comprises a drip tray positioned below said forward face aperture. 7. The device of claim 6, wherein said drip tray is retractable within said enclosure. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein said housing is separable from said base for accessing said housing interior. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein said housing further comprises a securable and openable lid for accessing said housing interior. 10. A liquid bladder support, serving and storage device, comprising: an enclosure having a housing and a base, said housing having an interior volume and said base supporting said housing;said housing interior adapted to hold a liquid bladder therein;said housing having a forward surface comprising an aperture adapted to accept a liquid bladder spout therethrough;said housing having a bladder support element comprising a bladder compression element adapted to apply an inward compressive force on said bladder sidewalls;a plurality of upstanding posts having an upstanding portion and a lower portion forming a L-shape;said post lower portions slideably connecting to a central base;said post lower portions drawn towards said base via a spring mechanism that applies an inward force to said posts. 11. The device of claim 10, wherein said enclosure further comprises insulated sidewalls and an interior adapted to accept a quantity of ice therein for cooling said bladder fluid. 12. The device of claim 10, wherein said enclosure further comprises an open base adapted to accept frozen ice blocks for cooling said bladder fluid. 13. The device of claim 10, wherein said enclosure further comprises elements that achieve a refrigeration cycle for cooling said bladder fluid. 14. The device of claim 10, wherein said enclosure further comprises a drip tray positioned below said forward face aperture. 15. The device of claim 14, wherein said drip tray is retractable within said enclosure. 16. The device of claim 10, wherein said housing is separable from said base for accessing said housing interior. 17. The device of claim 10, wherein said housing further comprises a securable and openable lid for accessing said housing interior. 18. A liquid bladder support, serving and storage device, comprising: an enclosure having a housing and a base, said housing having an interior volume and said base supporting said housing;said housing interior adapted to hold a liquid bladder therein;said housing having a forward surface comprising an aperture adapted to accept a liquid bladder spout therethrough;said housing having a bladder support element comprising a bladder compression element adapted to apply an inward compressive force on said bladder sidewalls;said bladder support element further comprising an angled support surface under said bladder; andsaid angled support surface being hinged at one end and being elevated via a spring element at a second end, wherein said surface angled to tilt said bladder toward said forward face.