Whether you are planning a massive blowout or just want the satisfaction of having draught beer on tap at home, buying a "barrel"—technically known as a —is a rite of passage in party planning. 1. Know Your Sizes
Most liquor stores or breweries charge a "shell deposit" (usually $30–$100). You get this back when you return the empty stainless steel keg. buy a barrel of beer
Buying a keg isn’t as simple as grabbing a pack of cans. You’ll need to navigate a few extra steps: Whether you are planning a massive blowout or
After transporting a keg, let it sit for at least an hour before tapping. The vibration from the car ride agitates the liquid, leading to a glass full of foam if you pump it immediately. 4. Is it Actually Cheaper? You get this back when you return the
If you use a manual pump tap, you are pumping oxygen into the beer. This causes the beer to go flat and oxidize (taste like cardboard) within . If you tap a keg with a hand pump, plan to finish it that night.
A large plastic trash can filled with a 3:1 ratio of ice and water is the gold standard for keeping a keg chilled.