Are empty kegs worth anything?
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Are empty kegs worth anything?
At 30 pounds empty weight, a typical stainless steel keg might be worth around $24 (January 2013 scrap price for 304 stainless steel of ~80 cents per pound). While the price of scrap fluctuates, recent history has shown that the scrap value of a keg is easily the same or higher than a typical $20-30 deposit.
How much money do you get back from a keg?
You’re Renting, Not Buying Paying a deposit does not convey title to the keg. The deposit you pay to borrow a keg is intended to incentivize return of that keg to the retailer, wholesaler or brewery. Deposit amounts usually amount to about 15-20 percent of the replacement cost of the keg.
What can I do with empty beer kegs?
Here is a collection of weird and wonderful ways to transform the humble keg.
- Bar Stools. Your customers need a place to sit belly-up… why not on a container that held their beer before they did?
- Planters. Talk about giving kegs new life!
- Tables.
- Grills.
- Lights.
- Urinals.
How do I find out how much my keg is worth?
Measure the weight of the keg which currently holds the beer. Subtract the weight of the empty keg from the keg that holds the beer and you will be left with the weight of the beer left in the keg. Convert the weight of the beer into volume.
How much does an empty keg weigh?
29.7 pounds
| Specifications for a U.S. 1/2 barrel keg | |
|---|---|
| Height of keg | 23.3 inches |
| Full keg weight | 160.5 pounds (72.8 kg) |
| Empty keg weight | 29.7 pounds (13.5 kg) |
| Beer weight | 130.8 pounds (59.3 kg) |
How much beer is wasted in a keg?
The Profit in One Keg Each 15.5-gallon keg (½ Barrel) contains 1984 ounces of beer. Realistically, you could expect to get at least 130-140 16 oz pints (if a 16oz pint is served with a ¾ inch head it has approx 14oz in the glass) from that keg.
How many times can a keg be reused?
Our stainless steel kegs have a life expectancy of > 30 years and can be used around 120 times over this period. Repeated use of this returnable container is our contribution to bringing down demand for new containers and consequently for energy and resources, too.
What sizes of kegs are there?
Keg Sizing Information 1/2 barrel = 15.5 gallons = 124 pints = 165 12oz bottles – (Full Size Keg) 1/4 barrel = 7.75 gallons = 62 pints = 83 12oz bottles (Pony Keg) 1/6 barrel (20 Ltr) = 5.2 gallons = 41 pints = 55 12oz bottles (Sixtel) 50 Liter = 13.2 gallons = 105 pints = 140 12oz bottles.
How can I get a free keg?
Buying a keg is simple, as long as you have the proper identification and money to pay deposits and beer costs. Planning for a party will require ordering the beer in advance, picking up the keg, and returning it in a timely manner after the party.
Are kegs worth it?
A keg in the U.S. is half a barrel, which is 15.5 gallons of beer — approximately equal to 165 12-ounce bottles of beer. So, if you’re having a party with 40 people, everyone gets around four drinks. Even if you’re having a smaller get-together, a keg could be worth it, depending on how long everyone will be there.