Kegs
You have come to the source for keg beer in Athens!
Kegs are only available at our Five Points location.
Keg Rental Forms
The Georgia Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Division requires a completed Keg Registration Identification Form (pdf) for all kegs purchased in the state of Georgia. You can download the form here, complete the Purchaser information at home and bring it in to save a lot of time.
A Rental Agreement & Deposit Form (pdf) must also be completed. You can download the form and complete the information at home and bring it in to save a lot of time.
Notice is required for some kegs and there are many options available to order. Just call or email us and we'll tell you what we have available.
Keg Sizes
| 1/2 Barrel | Prices start at $49.99 domestic and range to $209.99 Import | This is the size of a "normal" keg. It contains 15.5 gallons of beer which works out to 165 bottles/cans of 12oz beers or almost 7 cases (1 case is 24 12oz beers). 59.9L |
| 50 Liter Barrel | Prices range $73.99 to 169.99 | The European version of a 1/2 Barrel for your favorite Import brew. It contains 13.23 gallons of beer, which is roughly 140 bottles/cans of 12oz beers or almost 6 cases. 50L |
| 1/4 Barrel | Prices range $39.99 to $84.99 | This is what is commonly called a "pony keg". It contains 7.5 gallons of beer, which works out to 80 bottles/cans of 12oz beers or almost 3 1/2 cases. 30L |
| 1/6 Barrel | Prices range $44.99 to 89.99 | It contains 5.5 gallons of beer, which is roughly 55 bottles/cans of 12oz beers 2 cases and a six pack. 20L |
Keg Pricing
View ourKeg Pricing List (pdf) to see general keg pricing and what kegs brands are usually available.
To view the most current availibilty and prices, shop either the Five Points online store or the West Side online store to view Kegs at the location most convenient to you.
Deposit and Fees
Deposits may be cash, check, or credit card. Full deposits are returned only if kegs and taps are returned within 3 days of purchase - see Return Policy.
Domestic Beers
| Keg deposit | $75.00 | |
| Tap deposit | $75.00 | |
| Tap rental fee | $7.00 | |
| Keg registration fee | $6.00 | |
| Total Deposit and Fees (not including actual keg prices) | $163.00 |
Specialty Beers
i.e. Newcastle, Guiness, Bass, etc.
| Keg deposit | $75.00 | |
| Specialty Beer Tap deposit | $150.00 | |
| Tap rental fee | $7.00 | |
| Keg registration fee | $6.00 | |
| Total Deposit and Fees (not including actual keg prices) | $238.00 |
Return Policy
You have 3 days to return kegs and taps for full deposits. Sundays are not counted because we are closed. (Example: If you get a keg on Friday, it is due back by 11:30pm Tuesday.)
| Purchased On | Return by 11:30 p.m. | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Thursday | |
| Tuesday | Friday | |
| Wednesday | Saturday | |
| Thursday | Monday | |
| Friday | Tuesday | |
| Saturday | Wednesday |
Late Keg and Late Tap Buy-Back
If you return equipment late, you can ONLY get back a portion of your deposit.
| Keg | $15.00 | |
| Tap | $15.00 | |
| Specialty Tap | $50.00 |
Operation
Tapping
Once you tap a keg, you need to take a few simple steps to make sure that you get a good flow of beer.
- DO NOT OVERPUMP!
If the tap has a pressure release valve, use it to completely bleed the pressure off of the keg (it will build considerable pressure on the trip home). - Pump the tap A COUPLE OF TIMES with the faucet open (as if pouring a beer) until you get a nice steady flow.
- Then STOP PUMPING! Only pump the tap when the flow tapers off and only with the faucet open. (Overpumping will only get you a glass of foam!)
Cooling your keg
KEGS MUST BE KEPT COLD! Treat your keg like a bottle of milk. If it gets warm, it goes sour or will not pour properly.
Age Requirements
ANYONE INVOLVED IN PURCHASING A KEG MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE!! This means that, NO, you cannot use a roommate's check or credit card for the deposit.
