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If a 12-pack just won’t cut it, you’ve come to the right place!

From big brands like Budweiser to lesser-known brews, Dirt Cheap has you covered when it comes to kegs. While we don’t stock kegs at most locations, with a little notice we’ll get you whatever you need!

At Dirt Cheap, we make the keg buying process as simple as possible, but there are a few things you should know going in…

What size keg do I need?

You’ve got three options…

• Sixth barrel – approximately 55 12-oz. or 41 16-oz. servings.  Weighs around 55 pounds when full.
• Quarter barrel – approximately 82 12-oz. or 62 16-oz. servings.  Weighs around 87 pounds when full.
• Half barrel – approximately 165 12-oz. or 124 16-oz. servings.  Weighs around 161 pounds when full.

What should I expect when I pick up my pre-ordered keg?

• Price varies by location, but regardless of where you go, you’ll need to put down a refundable deposit. You’ll get that back upon return of the (empty of course) keg.
• Like any other beer, you’re gonna get carded so be at least 21.
• We cannot help you load the keg into your car.  If you haven’t been to the gym in a bit, you may want to bring a (also 21 year old) friend to help out.
• Don’t forget the tub and ice!
• All kegs have a traceable tag.  This tag must be left on so you can get your deposit back.

How do I take care of my keg?

• Beer isn’t good shaken or stirred.  After you get your keg to your place, give it an hour or so to settle before tapping.
• Kegs like the cold!  Try to keep it between 30-40 degrees. You’ll need to place the keg in a large bucket and cover it completely with ice.
• Keg beer isn’t like the beer you get pre-packaged.  It’s not pasteurized, so it doesn’t last as long.  Beer in a bottle can sit for up to two months without a problem.  Once you tap a keg though, you’ve got about 24 hours before it starts going bad.
• All tappers are NOT created equal.  In fact, let’s just move along to…

How do I tap a keg?

After you have your keg between 30-40 degrees and it’s settled for an hour, what do you do to get the beer out of there?

• There are lots of kinds of kegs, but the most common are American (D-type) and European (A & M-type).
• There are two common pump styles…American and slider pumps.  Make sure the pump matches the keg!  The good folks at your Dirt Cheap location can help you out here.
• Check out the pump itself and the keg valve (top part that receives the pump) to make sure they’re squeaky clean and free of mold or damage.
• Some pumps have levers to engage and others don’t.  All require a 90-degree turn to lock it in.
• The pumps use air to push the beer out of the keg.  So, get to pumping and watch the beer start flowing!

STOCK UP FOR YOUR PARTIES OF TWO TO TWO HUNDRED!

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