beer keg

Tapped party barrel

A beer keg is a barrel-shaped metal container used to store and dispense beer under pressure.

Kegs are standard equipment at bars and parties, connected to taps that draw the beer out.

A keg party features one or more kegs as the primary alcohol source: We're throwing a keg party this weekend.

Also called simply a keg.

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  • barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
  • tapValve controlling liquid flow
  • tap handleDraft dispenser grip
  • draftPreliminary version of text
  • breweryBeer manufacturing facility

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