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Whether refillable or single use, kegs are an important part of serving and distributing beer. The resources in this section will teach you best practices for the procurement, performance and use of kegs.
Many Brewers Association member breweries have been contacted by their local scrap yards letting them know that someone has tried to sell one or more of their kegs for scrap value. At 30 pounds empty weight, a typical stainless steel …Read More
Keg loss is a big issue for the craft brewing industry. The BA estimates that keg loss costs each brewery between $.46 and $1.37 per barrel of beer they produce. Read More
As we’ve grown, we are seeing an increased handling of full kegs throughout the brewery. One of our crew recently developed a tendon strain in his wrist from moving kegs. We had always been focused on the safety aspects of …Read More
In early 2013, the Brewers Association retained Bilfinger Industrial Services (BIS) to develop keg performance guidelines for use by all U.S. brewing industry stakeholders. In this seminar, Terry Staed and Renee Benson introduce the guidelines, discuss research and methodology, and …Read More
Chris pinpoints and addresses the various factors influencing keg cleaning, disinfection and filling, and offers remedies for common problems. Read More
Ruth presents the case study “How the UK Has Initiated Minimum Standard Keg (and Cask) Specifications.” Read More
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