How Many Beers Are In a Keg? A Guide To Beer Keg Sizes

And what’s the difference between a barrel and a keg?

This pop in of keg contains 15.5 gallons, which is equivalent to 1,984 fluid ounces.

How Many Beers Are In A Keg?

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Most are made from aluminum or stainless steel for durability, ease of cleaning, and reuse.

A quarter barrel holds 7.75 gallons.

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This would give you about 82 12-ounce beers, Lanuzza says.

A slim quarter beer will produce about 82 12-ounce beers, or 62 16-ounce pints.

“This barrel may also be called a sixtel, Lanuzza says.

If you have 40 people, that would give each guest 4 beers.

A half barrel is another name for full keg, so a half-barrel keg contains 165 beers.