What are 1/6 kegs called?
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What are 1/6 kegs called?
sixtel keg
A sixtel keg is 1/6 of a full keg of beer. Sixtels are also called sixths due to their size. A sixtel keg is similar to a corny (cornelius) keg in size, however it will have a commercial style connection (rather than ball/pin lock fittings).
What are 5 gallon kegs called?
Cornelius Keg This keg is now commonly used by homebrewers as an alternative to bottling beer because this keg size is the typical size of a homebrew batch, 5 gallons.
What size is a beer barrel?
36 US gallons
Size. Historically a beer barrel was a standard size of 36 US gallons (140 l; 30 imp gal), as opposed to a wine barrel of 32 US gallons (120 l; 27 imp gal), or an oil barrel of 42 US gallons (160 l; 35 imp gal). Over the years barrel sizes have evolved, and breweries throughout the world use different sized containers.
What is a pony keg of beer?
A barrel (Bbl) is the standard method for measuring kegs of beer. Depending. on the brewery, beers are kegged in various size containers, as follows: 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)
What is a mini keg?
Mini Keg: Designed for mini kegerators, this size keg only holds 5 liters of beer, or 169.07 ounces to be exact. This is the perfect sized keg for one-time use and/or portable purposes. This may include watching the game with a couple of friends, weekend camping trip or a small dinner party with family.
What is a 6 barrel keg?
Sixth Barrel Keg Alternate Names: Sixtel, 1/6 Barrel, 1/6 BBL. A standard Sixth Barrel Keg (⅙ Barrel) is very similar in size, shape, and capacity to a Cornelius Keg, but just a little bit bigger (5.16 gallon capacity vs. 5.0 in a Corny Keg).
What are the different barrel sizes?
Whisky barrel capacities
| Whisky barrel | Approximate capacity (Litres) | LPA (Litres of Pure Alcohol approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel | 190-200 | 120-140 |
| Hogshead | 225-250 | 142-175 |
| Butt | 475-500 | 302-350 |
| Quarter cask | 45-50 | 29-35 |
What size is a firkin?
72 pint
A firkin is a 72 pint metal cask.
What does a quarter keg look like?
Quarter Barrel Keg: Short and stubby in size, the Quarter barrel keg is the same width (16⅛”) as a full barrel, yet approximately 10″ shorter in terms of height. Commonly called a “Pony Keg” or a “Stubby Keg,” this popular keg size will hold the equivalent of sixty-two pints or eighty-two bottles off beer.
How big is a sixtel keg?
Keg Sizes & Dimensions Quick Reference Chart
| Corny | Sixtel | |
|---|---|---|
| Liters | 18.93 | 19.55 |
| Height | 23″ | 23⅜” |
| Width | 9″ | 9¼” |
| Wt (Full) | 55 lbs | 58 lbs |
What is a small keg called?
The Quarter Barrel Keg (AKA Pony Keg or Stubby Quarter) looks like the standard beer keg you’re used to from keg parties but much shorter (hence the “stubby” description). It’s 7.75 gallons and perfect for small parties.
What size keg do I need for 100 people?
Approximately 150-200 beers, or 4-6 cases, would be required for 100 guests.
What size keg should I get?
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.
