Surprisingly, buying a keg doesn't always save you money compared to buying cases of cans, especially for domestic lagers. Once you factor in the tap rental, ice, and cup costs, the price per beer is often similar. You buy a keg for the and the environmental benefit of less waste, not always for the bargain. 5. The "Party Pump" Rule
Don't walk in on Friday night expecting a specific craft IPA. Most stores require 3–7 days' notice to order a keg from their distributor. 3. Temperature is Everything buy a barrel of beer
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. Surprisingly, buying a keg doesn't always save you
Unless you have a home draft system, you’ll need to rent a manual pump tap. Pro tip: Don't forget to return the tap; they are expensive to replace! they are expensive to replace!