Beer: Keg

Kegs come in several standardized sizes, often referred to by their volume or their fraction of a full barrel.

Once empty and no longer in service, old stainless steel kegs are often transformed into DIY projects: beer keg

: Custom tap handles and decorative stands for home bars. Kegs come in several standardized sizes, often referred

: The device that attaches to the top of the keg to allow beer to flow out and gas to flow in. : The standard large keg seen at parties

: The standard large keg seen at parties or in commercial bars. It contains 15.5 U.S. gallons, which is approximately 124 pints or 165 twelve-ounce cans .

To serve beer from a keg, several specialized parts are required:

: A slim, tall keg popular for craft beers and home bars. It holds 5.16 gallons (about 41 pints or 55 twelve-ounce cans ).