How do I get a quote, check availability and place my order?

To get a free quote or place an order for any keg please email barrelandkeg@gmail.com attention Shannon. You can also call our mobile #805-249-0144 . We recommend that you place your keg order at two weeks prior to your requested pick up date. Covid has reaked havic on delivery schedules and inventory levels are still currently unpredictable but getting better. Same week orders can be accommodated with some limits. Barrel & Keg receives deliveries on Fridays, all orders must be places by 6pm on Wednesday for Friday delivery. A credit card on file is required to place your order. You must be of legal drinking age and provide a valid ID or Passport as proof of age that matches the credit card provided.

How many beers are in a keg? What size keg do do i need for my event?

Barrel & Keg sells two sizes of kegs. Small: 1/6 & 1/4 otherwise known as a pony kegs = about 40-60 pints.  Large:  ½ barrel keg or 50Liter = about 125 pints. (1/2 is the largest size keg available on the market, there is no such thing as a 1 barrel)
Select producers offer a 1/4 size barrel= 7.5 gallons as their pony keg option. It is rare for a brewery to offer all 3 sizes. Each brewery produces and kegs beer in the size kegs they determine. For example Some producers will only offer 1/4 size barrel and others may only offer 1/2 size. We are unable to request a specific size barrel, what they offer is what we have to choose from. This becomes more of a issue for home kegerator clients and hired bartending trailers that can only accommodate certain size kegs.

Barrel and keg does not like to make recommendations on the quantity of beer/ cider and wine you will need for your event. You know your guests better than we do. But we can tell you a full size keg has 1984 oz =125 beers
pony kegs 672 oz =40 beers
The typical keg of beer/cider runs .10 cents per oz while caned package beer runs closer to .14 cents per oz. Kegs are definitely more budget friendly!

Wine kegs are only offered in 5 gallon pony size 672 oz =112 glasses of wine = 28 bottles of wine. Wine can not be served on cO2! Nitrogen or Argon gas is recommended for the service of wine.

Do I have to keep the kegs cold at all times?
In short yes. Beer cider and wine producers recommend that kegs stay cold to preserve the freshness and flavor of their products. Does that mean they have to be at 36 degrees continuously? NO, but we would not recommend a temperature fluctuation of more that 15 degrees. Our storage coolers are kept at 50.
Keeping your brews cold will assist with serving and allow you to get the most bank for your buck in liquid. The biggest culprit of foam is a beer that is not cold enough. If you need to store the kegs overnight - throw a few bags of ice on it and keep it out of the suns heat. Start icing the kegs down and replenishing ice often as least 6 hours prior to service. Ideally beer should be served at 34-40.
Will my beer be ruined if i let it heat up? Possibly! depending on the beer. Keep in mind beer is a live product. Exposing a light beer for example, is made with few ingredients to start so flavors noticeably change when exposed to temperature fluxuations. Have you ever heard of a “skunked” beer? The beer wasn’t kept cold.
However hardier beers like Guinness for example can handle temperature fluxuations and the taste is not as easily affected.

Keg Choices and Pricing

Barrel & Keg specializes in bringing you local craft beer/ cider/ wine and even soda but also has access to traditional domestic beer as well. Click here for a list of commonly ordered brands & prices. Prices vary per product. Full size Domestic kegs such as Bush or Coors typically run $165/180, specialty craft beer can range from $220/$250 depending on scarcity and limited availability. Pony kegs range $125/ $150.
All kegs have an additional refundable keg deposit of $30 per keg. A credit card is required to place an order/hold a keg. Taps and other keg equipment are not included in these prices. See equipment rental section below. We can offer Delivery within 30 min from our warehouse $50. Delivery is one way you are responsible for returning kegs and equipment on time. Delivery orders must be paid in full in person prior to delivery.
As of April 2023 we now charge a 3% cc fee on all kegs. Equipment and deposits are not included in that fee. Paying cash will void the fee.

KEGS on hand & Pre- Order
Barrel & Keg does keep a limited number of kegs on hand but they sell out very quick and are sold on a strict first come first serve basis. Please call to inquire if we have something on hand that you want. 503-584-1177. Pre-ordering is the best way to ensure you get the beer you want.  We receive deliveries every Friday- Orders must be placed  by Wednesday before 6pm to ensure delivery. We partner with many local brewer’s and can usually get something tasty in a pinch for emergency situations, typically next day but on dire situations same day!

PICK UPS & KEG RETURNS
All pick ups and returns are done by appointment between the hours of 8 and 6 pm. Our Silverton warehouse is on private property, please do not just show up without an appointment. We aim to fit your schedule and are committed to making pick up and returns easy for you. We offer delivery within 30 min from our warehouse. Delivery is $50 one way. You are responsible for returning kegs and equiptment on time.
Upon returning keg(s) to Barrel & Keg the deposit(s) will automatically be credited back to your credit card used at the time of purchase and will post within 7 days. If you paid cash, the funds will be returned to you upon drop off.
Deposit refunds are only valid for 60 days from the date of purchase. If outside the 60 days we are happy to offer you credit towards another purchase.

Cancellation & refund policy-

You will receive a conformation email/text after you place your order. That conformation will have a date that any changes and cancelations must be made by along with all other pertinent information you need regarding your order. Should you need to change or cancel you order written or verbal communication with the sales associate noted on your conformation is required. Voicemail cancellations are not accepted. If you need to cancel your order after the date noted in your conformation, a 50% restocking fee will be charged to your card on file. If you don’t pick up your keg by the schedule pick up or reschedule your pick up time, your card will be charged in full (minus deposits) Barrel & Keg reserves the right to sell any canceled or un picked up kegs. We do our best to reach out and confirm all details with you on orders before charging your card. All keg sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges (even on untapped full kegs).

Keg Taps & Equipment for rent
Kegs do not come with tap equipment. There are varying options and many venues have service equipment. Equipment is due back the following Thursday after your event (late fees apply). A due back date will be noted in your confirmation email.
Pump taps:$15 to rent plus $50 deposit refundable upon return.
Gat tap: $50 plus $150 deposit refundable upon return
Jockey box: $150 plus $250 deposit refundable upon return and inspection.
Barrel & Keg does not have kegerators for rent. Barrel & keg does not have ice or ice bins for rent. Barrel & keg doesn not fill co2 tanks.
Barrel & Keg does NOT rent tap equipment without the purchase of a keg from us. Please note if you will be needing a tap at the time of placing your keg order so we can reserve one for you.

Couplers
Almost all American brewed beers/ cider and wine have standardized couplers and require a sankey D coupler. Europeans Kegs may require various other couplers, slider or S coupler. Barrel & Keg has these for rent $10 plus $50 deposit refundable. We do not have a slider picnic pump - should the european keg you want require a slider coupler a kegerator and or the gas tap is required for the service of that beer.