ZIPPS KEGS

We have a huge selection of kegs here at Zipp's...in fact, we sell more kegs than anyone in the STATE! You may call us anytime to make reservations.  

You may also stop by and browse our current in-stock list and take the keg with you right away. We also offer keg-exchange programs for those of you with Kegerators/Beer Fridges and special blow-out kegs from time to time. Call us if you have any questions!

IMPORTANT: If you wish to reserve a keg for Friday or Saturday, simply put in your order by 8 p.m. the Thursday leading up to the weekend it is desired. If you make a reservation ONLINE for A SAME-DAY PICKUP we cannot guarantee it will be available, so please call same day orders in.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long will kegged beer keep?
It will keep for a few days if kept cold, but it progressively changes in taste with each day it's exposed to air. Tapping your keg with a party pump is like opening a 2-liter bottle of soda -- it puts air into the container. CO2 then escapes the liquid and dissipates into the air, making the beer flat.

If I plan on drinking the keg over a period of a few days, what should I do?
Best thing to do is to untap the keg and keep the beer on ice! Cold beer will hang on to its CO2 longer. Do not pump more air into it -- that'll just oxidize the beer faster.

How much does a keg weigh?
A full keg weighs between 155-165 lbs, so be careful moving it!  We are happy to help you load it into your car, but once you get it home you are on your own.

A barrel is a unit of measurement that equals 31 gallons.
A 1/2 barrel keg is what's known as a full-sized keg. It contains 16 gallons.
A 1/4 barrel keg is what's known as a half keg or "pony keg" and it holds 8 gallons.
1/6 barrel thus contains 5 gallons.

There are roughly 160 servings in one full-sized keg, based on 12-oz. glasses
There are 80 some servings in one pony keg (1/4 barrel), based on 12-oz. Cups
There are roughly 53 servings in a 1/6 barrel, based on regular 12 oz cups.

How much beer is in a beer keg?
Keg Size                               cases                                   gallons                                 weight
1/2 keg                        7                                  15.5                             170lb.
1/4 keg                        3 1/2                            7 3/4                            85lb.
1/6 keg                        2 1/2                            5                                  60lb.

OUR REGULAR KEG SELECTION

(Prices are subject to change)

 Kegs in BOLD are locally brewed in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area