Beer & Keg Planner

What’s my budget?… How much beer do I need? …. what kinds of beer will my guests prefer?

How much beer do I need?

Planning an event is a lot of work and the beverages are no exception. We can help…

We’ll try to help you plan for the crowd you expect. When you’re planning an event, wedding or party, you’re faced with difficult questions. How many attendees? How much beer do I need? How many servings per attendee?


The table below will attempt to provide general guidelines for the quantity of beer you’ll need at your event.


How Much Beer (i.e. How many kegs) Do You Need

Our general rule of thumb for planning a 3 to 6 hour party is as follows:


# Attendees X 50% X 3 beer servings (and round up to be safe)


Rather than do the math yourself, here’s a shortcut:

Note: Half Barrels are ideal for cost but they are bulky heavy and difficult to manage.

If you prefer an easier option from a logistics perspective or you simply want more variety,

Remember, One (1) half barrel equates to Three(3) one-sixth barrel kegs. 1/2 = 3*(1/6)