Keg Rentals & Pouring Options

Choose your pouring setup

All prices below are cash prices. For specialty setups, gas equipment and bucket deposits are listed separately so you can see what your booking involves.

Tap & bucket

$7 rental fee

The classic party setup: a keg, a tap, and one of our unmistakable yellow buckets. The beer purchase price is separate.

• Standard setup deposit: $150.
• Guinness setup deposit: $200.

The $7 tap and bucket rental fee is non-refundable. Ask us to match the equipment to your keg.

Individual deposit amounts

• Keg deposit: $35 per keg.
• Tap deposit: $60–$100 per tap, depending on style.
• Bucket deposit: $55.

These are deposit components. The standard $150 and Guinness $200 setup figures above are combined setup deposits, not charges to add the components to again. Confirm the total for your particular equipment when booking.

Jockey box

From $40 per day

Choose the correct jockey box and gas setup for the beer you are serving.

Standard jockey box
$40 per day + $200 box deposit.

CO₂ tank & regulator: $24.99 per day + $250 deposit.

Guinness jockey box
$75 per day + $300 box deposit.

Nitro tank & regulator: $24.99 per day + $250 deposit.

Beer Garden · double tap

$86 per day

Two taps, one party. This is what my wife calls a “Beer Garden”—and we think the name fits.

• Box deposit: $200.
• CO₂ tank & regulator: $24.99 per day.
• Gas equipment deposit: $250.
• Bucket deposits: $110 total.

Beer Garden · triple tap

$106 per day

Three taps for more variety. Tell us which kegs you want to serve so we can plan your setup.

• Box deposit: $200.
• CO₂ tank & regulator: $24.99 per day.
• Gas equipment deposit: $250.
• Bucket deposits: $165 total.

PerfectDraft

$59 per day

A compact countertop beer machine for a suitable table or counter with power. Follow the machine’s setup and clearance instructions.

Machine deposit: $300.

Holds one compatible 6L PerfectDraft keg at a time—about 1.59 gallons or 202.88 oz, approximately 16 servings of 12 oz. Beer is purchased separately.

Ask about the beers and number of kegs available for your event.

See the complete Beer Garden setup

These event photos show the table, keg buckets, hoses, and gas equipment in use. Confirm the equipment and arrangements included in your booking. Select a photo to see the full-size view.

What do I pay, and what comes back?

Money. Lots and lots of money. Okay, here is the useful version:

• Beer purchase: varies by beer and keg size. The beer purchase is non-refundable, and we do not give credit for unused beer. Read our beer keg policies, including the process for a suspected quality issue.
• Rental fees: non-refundable. The standard tap and bucket rental is $7; the specialty equipment above is priced per day.
• Security deposits: held to make sure the equipment comes back. Return it on time and undamaged for your full deposit back. Late returns may reduce the deposit; damage can mean losing it.

We prefer cash for security deposits, but a credit card can also be used. Confirm all rental charges and deposit amounts for your selected setup before paying.

The yellow bucket is a rental, not a new piece of front-yard landscaping. We do want it back.

When do I return the keg and equipment?

Let us know if you are running late so we do not have to worry about our babies. We are talking about the equipment. Mostly.

See the Beer Keg FAQ for freshness and pouring advice.

What about kegerator owners?

The standard three-day keg return rule does not apply to kegerator owners. If you do not have an empty keg to exchange, the keg deposit is $35–$50, depending on the beer. You can keep the keg while you work through it in your kegerator; confirm your exchange and deposit arrangements with us.

Can my buddy return everything?

Yes, if that person is 21 or older and has the appropriate information for your keg. At pickup, tell us the name of the person who will return the keg and any related supplies.

If the person returning the keg and equipment is not listed for the transaction, we will refuse the return. The designated person returning the items will personally receive any deposits due back for those items.