What is a kegger party?

Definition of kegger : a party featuring one or more kegs of beer. — called also keg party.

How much is a kegger?

Different beer keg sizes
Size	Volume	Average price
Sixth barrel	5.2 gallons (20 l)	$70 to $120
Cornelius keg	5 gallons (18.9 l)	$70 to $100
Mini keg	1.3 gallons (5 l)	Approximately $20

How does a kegger work?

Inside the keg, there’s a long tube of metal extending from the valve to the vessel’s bottom. To get beer out of the keg, gas pressure is applied to the top surface of the liquid, which presses the beer from the bottom of the keg up through that metal tube and out of the valve.

Is one keg enough for a party?

At 15.5 gallons of beer, a keg translates to roughly 165 12oz (the amount in a can) servings of beer. That means you can have 40 people over and everyone will get at least four beers, or eight beers each if you have 20 people over.

How do you do a kegger?

Kick your legs up over your head, using a spotter or spotters if necessary. Open the tap and place it in your mouth. DO NOT simply let the tap fill your mouth and then try to swallow it all in one shot. YOU must dominate the keg, not the other way around.

How long does beer in a kegerator last?

For a properly stored keg in a kegerator, how long the beer will remain fresh will depend on the style of beer. Pasteurized beers can stay fresh from three to six months. For non-pasteurized beers, you can expect the keg to stay fresh approximately two months.

How big of a tub do I need for a keg?

To chill a keg of beer, you’ll need a plastic tub large enough to hold the keg and about 20 pounds of ice. To start, look for a plastic tub that’s at least 3-4 inches wider than the keg’s diameter.

Does a keg stand get you more drunk?

It is true that drinking a beer normally will not get you drunk as fast as shotgunning a beer. It doesn’t take a genius to understand that the faster you drink alcohol, the more drunk you’ll become. Science at its core. Alcohol can be absorbed by your body much more quickly than it can be metabolized by the liver.

What is a good Kegstand time?

After about 30-40 seconds, you should be experiencing a “brownout”. This is a period of semi-consciousness in which you are not completely aware of what you are doing. Many describe feeling “unstoppable”, as if they are chugging in slow-motion.

How long does a 50l keg last?

A good rule of thumb is that the shelf life for a keg of pasteurized beer is about 90-120 days (or 3-4 months), and unpasteurized draft beer will last about 45-60 days (or 6-8 weeks) when stored at the proper temperature.