What's the best keg beer?

Question

I'm throwing a party for a friend's birthday and we're going to get a keg and I know NOTHING about beer. So what's the best kind to get in a keg?

Answer 1

I don't know much in this world, but one thing I do know about is keg beer (not that I'm proud of it...)

I was responsible for keg parties for 500-750 college goers while in school. Choosing the perfect beer in the price/quality margin was key to the success of a soiree. We tried many a keg, and here are the results:

-Pabst Blue Ribbon - while the cheapest among the bunch, pabst blue ribbon has on of the most horrible tastes one can imagine of a beer. Think of a cup of soda water mixed in with some artifical beer flavoring. Yeah....

-Milwaukee's Best - Also one of the cheaper brands, "The Beast" tends to bring out some unfavorable actions in a crowd. During the isolated times that we served the beast, we saw a huge increase in fights and obnoxious behavior. Call me crazy, but the beast has a way of bringing out the worst in people.

- Coors Light - As we meld into the big 3 of light beer, coors, while producing a very product in a bottle, is at the bottom of the list. Thier super light taste and lack of overall flavor keeps them from obtaining a worthwhile status.

- Bud Light - Everyone loves Bud Light. Look at the answers here, its an american favorite. But for the price, you can do better. Although the flavor and taste are there, there is better out there.

- Miller Light - The king of keg beer. Miller light is the only beer to have sucessfully managed to produce a near perfect keg beer experience. Just look a tthe color of a miller light compared to that of Bud or Coors. The hue means more flavor, and more taste. Even the loyal Bud drinker will need to submit to it's keg supremacy. And no, I do not work for Miller...They just made me alot of money in college, thats all :)

If, of course, you are looking for something a little less college bingefest and something a little more refined, I suggest you take a look at kegs of amstel light and killain's irish red. Both are very good for special occasions.

Answer 2

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I'm pretty sure its cheaper just to go with a keg, if your have the right equipment. It saves from the mess of cans/bottles everywhere, and might be better in the long run. I've had family parties where we went through 2 kegs, so you should really determine how many you'd need. Nobody ever likes a party that runs out of beers !:p. Kegs hold 7 30 packs if you were wondering.

Answer 3

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What's the best keg beer?
I'm throwing a party for a friend's birthday and we're going to get a keg and I know NOTHING about beer. So what's the best kind to get in a keg?

Answer 4

Dos Equis should be about 110 dollars a keg best keg party beer don't be cheap with budweiser products get Dos Equis

Answer 5

Don't get something fancy/expensive for a keg party (Sam Adams, Sierra Nevada)....and don't go to cheap either (Natural Light, Milwalkee's Best)....get something average like Miller's Light, Bud Light or Yuengling Lager.

Answer 6

I suggest a keg. Only one, it should be able to handle 40 people. I would say find a beer that is popular with both serious beer drinkers and people who are not so serious. I usually go for Shiner Bock. It is a happy medium.

Answer 7

I think that Miller Lite is the best Keg beer!

Answer 8

Do not listen to any of these suggestions - Domestic garbage like Miller, Bud, Nattie, etc.. Are all terrible, especially in a keg. They are watered down and taste cheap.

For a few bucks more you can get a keg of either Heineken or Amstel - Not heavy beers, but much more flavorful.

Answer 9

Chimay Grande Reserve is great, but it costs about $175 for a quarter keg.

Answer 10

Depends on the crowd. You can't go wrong with Miller Lite or Bud Light. If the group is a little more refined spring for Yuengling--it's very popular right now and not that much more expensive.