How Many Beers do you get in a Keg?

 What sizes of kegs can you get?

Keg sizes are non-standard from country to country. The amount contained within one will vary from place to place. In the U.S. most brewers sell beer in 1/2, 50Liter, 1/4 and 1/6 kegs.

1/2Keg

contains roughly: 15.5 US Gallons.
with a weight of: 161 lbs

50 Liter Keg (see image below)

contains: 13.2 US gallons.
with a weight of: 133 lbs


1/4 Keg

contains: 7.75 US gallons.
with a weight of: 84 lbs

1/6 Keg

contains: 5.23 US Gallons.
with a weight of: 53 lbs
in the EU and UK a standard large Keg size is 50 liters and gives you Apx. 88 Pints of beer.
The Smaller common standard Kegs contain 30 liters which will get you 54 Pints of beer.

                                                                       50 Liter Keg

                                                                        30 Liter Keg

Less commonly used Kegs sizes include the 82 Liter keg and the 150 liter keg. These are typically used for large capacity events or clubs with a very high turn over of beer. They are less practical for smaller venues due to the sheer size and weight. Much more difficult to move around and changing barrels can prove to tough to make them a good choice for the average bar.

 

What is a keg

A Keg is a large barreled metal container normally made from stainless steel and traditionally wood. The purpose is to store high amounts of beer. The keg is used as a convenient was to store beer to be used at pubs, clubs and restaurants. The container is pressurized which in turn makes sure the beer tastes fresher and keeps quality high. Gas is used to force the beer through the tubes and out of the nozzle.

 

Why would you buy a keg?

If you own a pub or bar it is the most convenient way for buying, storing and serving the beer to your customers. Less space is required compared to bottles of beer. The keg is pressurized so the beer will be preserved well. You won't need to move the keg once you have it in place, you will just need to setup the tubes from the keg to the pumps at the front end of the bar. This makes service faster, easier and a higher quality product.

 

Problems you might face

When a keg is empty you may not realize. If the keg has finished it will spit out foam from the pump and you will need to change it for a full one. The larger sized Kegs can be extremely heavy and there is an art to rolling them into position. You may also need to regularly check the pressure inside the kegs and pipes, If this is off it may lead to flat beer or bad taste. Regular cleaning of pipes is needed to insure you are not contaminating the beer.