Preorder kegs

To ensure freshness of your kegged beer, all kegs require advance order. Most kegs ordered by Tuesday arrive Friday, but are subject to distributor availability—so order your keg well in advance for special events. Some kegs require longer lead times, have limited availability, or are seasonal releases.

2012 NOTICE: Several of our suppliers have increased keg prices of $10/keg as of January 1. This price increase is not yet added to our keg list, but IS reflected in all in-store pricing at time of purchase. We will update the keg list once time permits.

Choose from over 1,200 kegs when ordering kegs from 99 Bottles. Prices on the keg list are estimates and are subject to change. The list is sorted alphabetically by country, then brewery, then label. When known, we have included information about the beer's seasonal/limited availability and special tap needs. Generally if no tap is listed, expect a Sankey tap; Sankey hand-pump taps are available for rent from 99 Bottles. If you require a tap rental, be sure to request it at time of placing your keg order as taps are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

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Keg FAQs

How much beer is in a keg?

Keg sizes and the beer offered in keg sizes vary; compare the keg size listed in the keg list to the chart below. Imported beers are typically offered in import kegs, which may require a special tap. American macrobrews (think: Budweiser, Coors, Michelob, Miller) are typically offered in 1/4 and 1/2 barrels. Keg sizes offered are subject to the discretion of the brewery.

Please be aware of the weight of your full keg as you may require a friend to assist you removing it from your vehicle once you've reached your destination.

How much beer should I get for my party?

While that depends on how much your friends drink, certified party planners recommend an average of 3 beers per person.

How much does a keg cost?

The cost depends on the beer chosen; see the keg list (PDF); listed prices are estimates and are subject to change.

Most sixers start around $70 and go up to over $250, depending on the beer selected. For microbrewed craft beers, most pony kegs start around $120 and half barrels start around $180. In addition to the keg cost, a keg deposit ($45) is required, but is refundable upon return of the keg.

Why do you require a credit card upon placement of keg order?

When ordering your keg, we financially invest in the keg for you. Unfortunately, several individuals abused our previous "goodwill trust policy" by abandoning their orders, resulting in a financial loss to our business. Hence, we now charge an "Abandonment Fee" should the orderer abandon the keg. 99 Bottles requires valid credit card information upon order of keg(s), and all abandoned orders will be charged 60% of the keg's retail price and the full keg will be returned to the distributor. An order is considered abandoned if it has not been picked up within four (4) days of notification of the keg's arrival. Notification is performed via phone or e-mail notification, including voice mail messages and messages left with third-parties or confirmation that your keg has arrived should you call in or stop by. 99 Bottles will not be held responsible for any reason of forfeiture including but not limited to if the person answering your phone doesn't relate the message, if the e-mail notification is automatically sorted into spam or delete folders, or if you forget to or otherwise neglect to pick up your keg within the allotted timeframe.

Do I need any accessories?

To access the beer in the keg, you'll need a tap. Most sixer kegs use a regular Sankey tap...so if you've got a kegerator in your home bar, you're probably set. However, some kegs require Euro Sankey tap (European kegs, e.g., Hoegaarden) or other special taps (Hoff Stephens connector, e.g., Mac & Jack's African Amber 1/4BBL).

If you're having a party and don't have a kegerator, you may also need a large bucket and lots of ice to keep your keg chilled. Sorry, we do not provide buckets or ice.

What if I don't have a tap?

99 Bottles has a supply Sankey (D System) taps available for a rental and deposit fee, read our Keg/Tap Rental Policy for details. We now have a limited supply of Euro Sankey (S System) and one Hoff Stephens for rent with kegs purchased from 99 Bottles.

You must obtain your own taps for kegs requiring Euro Slider (A System, G System), and other (U System, M System) couplers. Taps may be available for you to purchase from companies such as MicroMatic, KegWorks, The Beer Essentials, or Larry's Brewing Supply.

All tap rentals are due back the FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY so we can clean and prepare them for that weekend's orders.

How do I order a keg?

Keg orders must be placed direct with a beer clerk, so call or stop in during business hours to place your order. We don't accept keg orders via email or voice mail.

Provide the following information at time of ordering: Your name, contact phone number, beer brand and label, keg size, need-by date, valid credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover), and whether you need a tap rental.

When is my order due?

Weekly order cutoff date for Friday eve arrival at the store is TUESDAY prior to closing time. Should you need the keg for an earlier date/time, be sure to place your order by the previous Tuesday.

I didn't plan ahead; where can I get a keg today?

If you require a keg today, contact K's Deli in Seattle's Ballard district or Über Tavern in North Seattle to learn what's available for immediate pickup. We have no affiliation with these businesses and cannot guarantee the freshness of their products.

Are there any discounts available?

99 Bottles Club Members receive 10% off the keg price. This discount excludes keg deposit, tap deposit, and tap rental fees.

What is required at time of purchase/pickup?

The purchaser must present a form of valid ID with payment at time of pickup. Also, if exchanging a keg shell for the deposit, be sure to bring the empty keg with you at this time.

The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) requires completion of a "Keg Registration Declaration and Receipt," on which the purchaser must provide address keg is to be stored and/or consumed at and on which the purchaser agrees to the following terms:

I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington: That I am 21 or older; That I will not allow persons under 21 to consume this beverage; That I will not remove or obliterate the sticker or allow it's removal or obliteration; and, That the above address at which this keg will be consumed and located is the true and correct address.

If the keg is being stored and/or tapped at a location other than that listed on your ID, you are required to provide those addresses, as well as the storage and tapping dates.

Can I purchase the keg and have someone else pick it up?

Yes. However, as beer is a controlled alcoholic beverage, both the purchaser and person picking it up must present valid ID to our staff. If you intend for someone else to pickup the keg, be sure to let the beer clerk know this at time of ordering so they can check your ID and make a notation that "the purchaser is confirmed to be of legal age."

Can you just run my card so my friend can pickup the keg?

Your credit card is obtained at time of ordering should you incur an "Abandonment Fee"; it is not for purchase of beer. Hence, if there is no notation that "the purchaser is confirmed to be of legal age" on your order form, we cannot charge your card for beer and release the keg. Thus, you will either need to provide confirmation of the cardholder's age prior to release of alcoholic beverage, or have the person picking up the keg present both ID and payment.

Why does my friend picking up the keg need to show ID?

To have alcoholic beverages released to an individual, they must provide ID confirming they are of legal drinking age.

Please note, the person picking up the keg must sign as the responsible party on the Keg Registration Declaration and Receipt, so make sure they are comfortable signing. Some party hosts have had friends refuse to sign responsibility, leaving the party hosts scrambling to pickup their keg.

What if my choice of keg is out of stock?

Occassionally craft and import beer kegs are out-of-stock at the distribution warehouse. Should this occur and we have a secondary source for your keg, we first try to obtain the beer for you via that route. However, if the beer you ordered is not available, we will immediately call you to obtain a second and/or third alternative. In such cases it is important that you quickly speak with a beer clerk to assure you will have a keg available that week. Delays in speaking with a clerk can delay your chance of getting a replacement until the following week.

Can I bring in a shell for deposit?

Kegs purchased at 99 Bottles can be exchanged for the deposit at time of keg pickup, or be returned for cash. We don't carry outstanding balances on our books, so if you're looking to exchange rather than cash out, bring in the shell at time of pickup.

We don't offer cash deposit refund for keg shells obtained from other businesses.

Can I get a refund for unconsumed beer?

No. All sales are final on beer; no returns or exchanges. Even if the keg is returned partially or fully filled with beer, only the keg deposit is refundable.

I got a keg from another source, but don't have a tap. Can I rent a tap from 99 Bottles?

Our priority is to supply taps for our keg customers. Reservations for taps with keg orders are due by Tuesday. Should any taps remain available, you are welcome to reserve a tap; reservations from non-keg-customers begin on Thursday.

Do you fill kegs?

No. We are a retail shop. Kegs are filled at breweries. You are welcome to order prefilled kegs via 99 Bottles.

Other questions?

Check out the FAQs about draft beer on MicroMatic's Web site or contact 99 Bottles.

NOTE: 99 BOTTLES LLC IS A MEMBER OF THE MICROMATIC AFFILIATE PROGRAM. 99 BOTTLES HAS NO AFFILIATION WITH K'S DELI, KEGWORKS, LARRY'S BREWING SUPPLY, THE BEER ESSENTIALS, OR ÜBER TAVERN. LINKS TO THESE BUSINESSES ARE ONLY PROVIDED IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.

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