October 12, 2016

A keg is commonly used to store, transport, and serve beer. A keg, or half-barrel contains 15 1/2 gallons (1,984 ounces) of beer. A keg produces 124 pints, 165 twelve-ounce servings or approximately seven cases of beer in 12-ounce cans. Beer kegs are made of stainless steel, or less commonly, of aluminium. A half-barrel keg of beer weighs about 161 pounds. Keg sizes are not standardized, so volumes and measurements can vary slightly between countries.