Beer Keg FAQ

Start with the available keg size and your serving size. Here are common U.S. keg capacities:

These are volume estimates before foam, spills, or other pouring loss. A 16 oz cup does not mean every pour contains 16 oz of beer.

Keg shape and dimensions vary. Quarter barrels may have different shapes, so confirm the exact keg and fit before ordering for a kegerator or bucket. Not every beer comes in every size.

Tell us how many adults plan to drink beer, your event length, the serving size, and what other beverages you are offering. We can discuss sizes and quantities with you. Use the serving chart as a planning guide and confirm availability before adding an extra keg.

Prices depend on the beer and keg size. Browse the current keg menu and contact us for your order total, including any applicable tax, rental charges, deposit, and delivery fee.

Contact us early for the best chance of getting your preferred beer, size, and equipment. For a weekend event, the beginning of the week is a good time to start. Last-minute request? Call us to see what is available; a particular keg or delivery slot is not guaranteed.

Ask about current cider keg options; brands and sizes change. You can also explore kombucha kegs, wine kegs, and craft cocktail mixer kegs. All selections are subject to availability.

The security deposit is $150 for a standard keg pump setup or $200 for a Guinness setup.

The deposit covers the rented keg and equipment, including damage, loss, or breakage. Confirm the equipment included in your booking and review our keg rental policies before ordering.

Our standard rental period is three days. Confirm the return or collection date when you book. Need extra time? Ask in advance; extensions depend on equipment availability and must be arranged with us. The rental period does not mean air-pumped beer will stay fresh for three days.

We offer delivery in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County. The fee depends on your location. See our delivery areas and cash delivery fees, then contact us to confirm service, timing, and the fee for your address.

Delivery and collection times are arranged when you book. Tell us when you plan to start serving so we can discuss timing and keeping the keg cold. When you book a keg and dispensing setup for delivery, we set up the rented equipment and explain how to pour. Confirm the equipment and service included in your order.

Yes. Pick up at The Keg King, 952 S. State Rd. 7, Margate, FL 33068. Call or text to confirm your order before visiting. See our store hours and directions.

We accept cash and credit, along with Cash App, Venmo, Google Pay, and Zelle. Where cash prices are listed, cash pricing includes cash, Cash App, Venmo, Google Pay, and Zelle. Confirm the price and payment method for your order. Cash is still king at The Keg King.

Keep it upright, cold, and still after transport. Allow about an hour to settle and return to serving temperature; a warm keg may need longer. Your keg is not a maraca. Shaking it is unlikely to improve the party.

For most party draft beer, aim for about 36–38°F, unless the brewer recommends otherwise. Keep the keg and dispensing parts cold and out of direct sunlight. A warm keg can pour foam even when the outside feels cool.

Ask us for a demonstration before you leave. Start with the keg cold and the correct tap fitted. Open the faucet and use only enough pumping to maintain the flow; stop pumping once it pours properly. Extra pumping is not a shortcut to better beer. For more help, see keg pouring problems.

With a party pump: plan to enjoy it the same day. The pump introduces outside air, which quickly affects flavor and freshness. Switching to CO₂ later does not undo that air exposure.

With a properly maintained refrigerated draft system: freshness depends on the particular beer, its age, storage, and the correct gas and setup. Follow the brewery’s guidance; there is no single freshness window for every keg.

Check that the keg is cold, the coupler is fully engaged, and the beer line is not kinked. On a gas system, check the gas supply and the setup instructions before adjusting anything. Visit our keg troubleshooting guide or call during store hours. Send a photo or short video so we can see what is happening.

The right coupler depends on the particular keg. When renting a keg and tap through us, we match the tap to your keg. If you have your own setup, send the beer name, keg details, and a photo of your coupler before ordering. Guinness and some other products need a different dispensing setup.

There is no guaranteed keg count for every setup. Tank size, keg size, operating pressure, and leaks all affect gas use. Tell us your cylinder size and equipment, and ask about our CO₂ refills and tank options.

Yes. Ask about kegerators, draft beer parts, pumps, regulators, couplers, hoses, and cleaning kits, beer line cleaner, and line cleaning service. We can also discuss setup and repair services.