Q. What kind of beer is available for rent?
A. We can supply all the major brands of beer (Imported & Domestic). Heineken, Presidente, Budweiser, Bud Light, are our most popular brands. Just remember, if you have seen it on tap at any sports bar or restaurant, etc…, then the chance is we can get it. Special Orders: Please allow a 2-business day (M-F) turnaround time on all orders. Most of our products are in stock and in plentiful supply. We’ll let you know about products that are in limited supply.
Q. How many beers are in a keg?
A. A beer keg in the U.S. is the equivalent of a half-barrel. It holds 50 Liters/15.5 Gallons of beer. It weighs as much as 180 pounds at capacity and is about 30 pounds when empty. That breaks out to about 1980 ounces. Actual per-glass quantity will vary depending on the amount of foam. Worst case, based on a 12-oz serving with ½-inch head, will be about 200 cups and best case will be about 220 cups with a 1-inch head of foam. That equates to approximately 7 cases, 168 (12 ounces) bottles in it. That’s LOTS of beers! Refer to the Product Knowledge chart below for different keg sizes!
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Note: A Keg of Beer is best when dispensed cold. Maintain the keg’s temperature by placing it in a plastic tub surrounded with ice. Keep the keg in a cool location out of the sun.
- Connect the party pump (tap the keg). Insert the coupler into the keg valve and depress the handle.
- Before pumping, open faucet releasing natural keg pressure. First beers may consist of foam.
- Pour beer by squeezing the black faucet open completely. Partial opening of the faucet may create foam.
- Only pump to maintain a good beer flow. OVERPUMPING will create foam. Keep hose and faucet out of direct sunlight.
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PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PARTIALLY DISPENSED A KEG USING A PARTY PUMP (AIR), YOU CANNOT USE CO2 TO FINISH DISPENSING IT. WHEN USING A PARTY PUMP, THE KEG MUST BE FINISHED THE SAME DAY FOR BEST FLAVOR! ENJOY!
Q. Should I get more than one keg?
A. We advise our customers to always plan for the best. It takes very little for us to deliver a second keg.
Q. How many kegs will I need?
A. A rough guide is outlined below, however this depends on the amount of people drinking beer, or on how many of them drinking spirits and wines.
For Example:
Party with over 60 adults 1-2 kegs
Party with over 160 adults 3-4 kegs
Q. Do you sell Beer Systems and Pumps?
A. Yes we do, contact us for more information.
Q. What areas do you deliver to and how much is the Delivery Fee?
A. All Dade and Broward County. Delivery Fee depends on location! More Info...
Q. When do Delivery and Collection take place?
A. Delivery normally takes place 1-2 hours before your Party. Collections take place 2-3 days after your party. We can arrange alternative arrangements and extra days if the equipment is available.
Q. Does Delivery include setting up, etc?
A. Of course… Set up and Instructions on how to pour the perfect beer!
Q. Can I pick up the stuff from you?
A. Yes, Contact us for more Information.
Q. Do you charge a Security Deposit on Keg Pump Systems?
A. Yes, $100 which is to cover damage to the Keg, Bin, and Pump, including losing it or breakages. If this is a problem please contact us to discuss.
Q. Do you charge a Security Deposit on Jockey Box Systems?
A. Yes, $150 which is to cover damage to the Equipments, including losing it or breakages. If this is a problem please contact us to discuss.
Important: Deposits with credit card, 7% taxes will be applied, but NOT returned!
Q. How can I pay?
A. CASH OR CREDIT ONLY! Cash is always the best option; however on Credit Card payments you will be charged a 3% surcharge. If you want to pay up front, you can come directly to our store. Just set it up with us!
Q. Is it ever too late to order?
A. NO, it’s never too late as we may have some spare kegs but, we advise ordering at least 3 days in advance. This is to insure you get the freshest beer, and it also allows us to chill the beer.
Q. I have ordered two kegs for next weekend. What do I need to do between now and then?
A. Stay by your phone just in case we need to call you or give us a call to make sure we have the correct contact details, That’s ALL!
Q. How long do they last once opened?
A. As long as you keep it cold it will last until the beer is gone!
Q. Why a Jockey Box System is better than a regular Keg Pump System?
A. The beer will never get FLAT; TASTE is going to be a LOT better, it will maintain fresh for a longer period of time, your guests will not be pumping to get beer and we can assure you that you will never have foam in your beer, and of course the Jockey Box System will look a LOT more ELEGANT & CLASSIC!
NEED ICE – WE CAN SUPPLY BAGS OF ICE ON DELIVERY - $1.99 PER 10 POUNDS BAG!
Q. What other services do you provide?
A. Wines & Spirits, Tables & Chairs – Full Bar/Bartender Hire – Patio Heaters – DJ Hire – etc…
click here for Our Service page
ALSO, WE PROVIDE SERVICE TO ALL THE PARKS WHITHIN
MIAMI DADE &BROWARD COUNTY!
REMEMBER… THEY DON’T LET YOU HAVE CRYSTAL BOTTLES @ PARKS!
JUST GIVE US A CALL AND WE WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE INFORMATION!
Draught Beer (or draft)
Draught (or Draft) beer is almost always un-pasteurized and therefore is more fragile. It should be consumed after being "tapped", and is generally truer to the flavors of the ingredients as pasteurization exposes the beer to heat and changes the flavor profile. Always use brewery approved beer line if you want to have foam free fresh tasting beer. Serving it through a plastic tube from the hardware or discount store or the plain vinyl tubing in your beer tap system you will wind up with a foamy, off tasting beer. Real draught beer is not pasteurized. It must be kept refrigerated between 35F and 44F. A beer will become wild; turn sour and cloudy in a day or two below 44F. A keg of draught beer should last 20-30 days before it loses its fresh brewery taste and aroma. Craft beers (micro brews) tend to have a shorter shelf life and you should contact the brewery for their recommendations.
What sizes of keg is draft beer available in?
The Quarter Keg (Pony Keg) is also used in two variations that are the same capacity but have the slightly larger 17" diameter.
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How many glasses of beer are in a beer keg?
Measurements are for 1/4 barrels and 1/2 barrels
glass size |
1in. head |
3/4in. head |
1/2in. head |
8oz. |
168 (355) |
158 (317) |
143 (286) |
10oz. |
132 (264) |
123 (246) |
114 (228) |
12oz. |
110 (220) |
102 (204) |
95 (190) |
16oz. |
82 (164) |
76 (153) |
71 (143) |
60oz. |
19 (39) |
18 (36) |
16 (33) |
How much beer is in a beer keg?
Beer keg volume and weight
keg size |
cases |
gallons |
weight |
1/2 keg |
7 |
15.5 |
170lb. |
1/4 keg |
3 1/2 |
7 3/4 |
85lb. |
1/6 keg |
2 1/2 |
5 |
60lb. |
KEG SIZES:
Keg Size |
Description |
# of ounces |
# of 12 oz servings |
1/2 bbl |
= American Keg (15.5 Gallons) |
= 1,984 oz's |
or 165 12oz beers |
50 L |
= Euro Keg (13.2 Gallons or 50 Liters) |
= 1,746 oz's |
or 146 12oz beers |
1/4 bbl |
= American Pony Keg (7.5 Gallons) |
= 992 oz's |
or 80 12oz beers |
30 L |
= Euro Pony Keg (7.9 Gallons or 30 Liters) |
= 1,048 oz's |
or 87 12oz beers |
1/6 bbl |
= 5 Gallons (5 Gallons) |
= 636 oz's |
or 53 12oz beers |
20 L |
= Euro 5 Gal. (5.4 Gal or 20 Liters) |
= 698 oz's |
or 58 12oz beers |
Keg Valves
Tap Legend |
Also referred to as |
Typically Fits |
"D" System |
= American |
Most Domestics & Microbrews |
"S" System |
= European |
Many Imports |
"U" System |
= Guinness |
Guinness, Smithwick’s |
"A" System |
= German Slider |
Many Germans & Belgians |
"G" System |
= Bass |
Bass, Anchor Steam, Boddingtons |
Trouble Shooting Guide
Foamy Beer – What are the Causes?
The 3 most often causes of beer foaming up are:
- The temperature of the beer keg
- The balance of the draught beer system pressures
- The cleanliness of the draught beer system
- First, the “shaking” up of the keg from the ride home will cause it to be foamy for the first 30 minutes or so, but if all else is correct, it shouldn’t be foamy much after that.
- Your CO2 pressure for the Keg Refrigerator should generally be at 10-12 Lbs. PSI. No higher. If your beer is just foamy, but pouring normal, then your pressure is correct. If the beer is pouring fast and foamy, the pressure is too high in the keg itself. Either the gauge on your regulator is reading wrong (which you will have to adjust “blind” and to feel), or it is correct but the pressure in the keg is still too high. To relieve pressure in your keg, the coupler (sometimes called a tapper or tapping device – the thing that actually taps the keg) should have a pressure relief valve on it the usually has a small key ring attached to it. Pull this to relieve some of the pressure from the keg. You should do this every time you lower the CO2 tank pressure.
- Another reason might be that your Keg Refrigerator isn’t getting the keg cold enough. You want it to be between 32 and 40 degrees F (not too cold to freeze the keg). You can purchase a thermometer at any grocery store. Be sure it’s the refrigerator type and not the oven type.
- Beer line isn’t long enough. Coors is the only one we know of that has a recommended beer line length and it’s a minimum of 7’. So if your beer line is too short, this may be a cause. Ironically, almost all Kegerators are sold with 5’ of beer line and it does work with well most of the time for even Coors Light.
- CO2 getting into the mix before the faucet. This is a rarity, but sometimes a coupler will have a faulty washer (or the keg top itself) that will allow CO2 to get into the beer line when the beer is being poured. If all of the other possibilities above are not the cause, this might be your culprit.
Party Tips
Whether you’re throwing a social event, planning a wedding reception, or putting together the office Christmas party, there are always lots of questions to ask yourself in respect to the beverages you plan to serve, believe me, this tips will help you!
Choose a good menu of beverages. Once you have made your decision on what to purchase, contact us to place your order by phone and we’ll deliver it right to your door step!
How much to buy?
You can manually calculate the alcohol you need:
- Estimate how many people will be drinking at the event.
- Multiply this # by 4 (although most people drink 2-3 drinks at a party, we estimated 4 drinks per person so that you won’t run out!) This tells you the total # of drinks you need.
- Translate this drink # into the different kinds of drinks.
- A can or bottle of beer provides 1 drink.
- A 750ml bottle of wine provides 5 drinks.
- A 750ml bottle of liquor provides about 12-15 drinks.
Finally, multiply those #’s by the preference percentages above (50% beer, 25% wine, & 25% spirits) and you a shopping breakdown of the alcohol you need to buy.
For example, a typical selection for a party of 100 people would be 400 standard drinks, distributed in this way:
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200 – 12oz. bottles or cans of beer (200 drinks)
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20 – 750ml bottles of wine (100 drinks)
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7 – 750ml bottles of spirits (approx. 150 drinks.)
FINE PRINT:
Kegs must be paid for in person to hold keg. Phone orders only available for deliveries.
Person picking up keg must be 21+ years of age and will have to show a valid Florida driver's license. Person picking up keg must sign "keg responsibility" form.
Please bring a vehicle suitable for picking up a keg.
Party Kegs and the breweries/distributors supplying keg beers; bear no responsibility for any damages incurred by customers transporting beer to their party site or anywhere else.
Important:
- In-Store pick up rentals must be returned within 3 days (72 Hours). Late fee of $10.00 per day applies!
- Kegs must be emptied before return; there will be a $5.00 handling fee per keg if it’s not empty at time of return to Party Kegs!
- Deposits with credit card, 7% taxes will be applied, but not returned! All deposits will be returned in cash.
- Fees are deductable from your security deposit.
All sales final. No refunds for un-used kegs.
Document enhancement…
If you would like to add to this document, please email us with things you would like to see. We will likely add it to this section. Beer related FAQ's that are common in this section are a "nice to have".
We would like our customers to make suggestions of products and advice on service. We are getting new products all the time so feel free to ask! If we don’t have it we’ll do our best to get it for you. Cheers!
If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Email us @ info@partykegs.com or call us @
305/373-KEGS (5347).
Thank You For Your Business!
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