Ask the BevPros: How Many Kegs Do I Really Need? Understanding Keg Float.

Keg float is a tough piece of the brewing business to master. How many kegs do you actually need on hand? How many is too many… or too little? Which keg sourcing model is best for you: purchasing, leasing, pay-per-fill, or pooled rentals? When you have your kegs, how do you protect, monitor, and collect/return your kegs once they leave your brewery premise and venture into the market supply chain?

The BevPros provide the guidance instrumental to control and manage your fleet as your business grows.

Consider the following:

• How many total kegs do you own/use to operate your draft business?
• How many times is a single keg used in a year (e.g., 3.2 turns per year)?
• How many kegs do you plan to purchase or lease in the next year?
• What is your historical purchase price per keg?
• What percentage of kegs do you write off on the balance sheet each year?

The BevPros have developed mathematical formulas and algorithms to determine the right size of your fleet. They can also advise you on the best keg sourcing model for your brewery based on your current size, your business goals, including your projected growth. They can explain the solutions you’ll need on hand to flawlessly manage your kegs.

We work with you to eliminate administrative burdens and reduce overall costs of doing business. We’re with you every step of the way to help with business decisions that will grow your business at the right pace for you.

KegFleet offers you the choice to lease, or lease-to-own high-quality stainless steel kegs manufactured in the EU. Leasing kegs makes controlling your own dedicated fleet of kegs attainable for craft beverage producers of all sizes while allowing you to allocate capital towards building the scope and quality of your production facility. The BevPros can show you how managing your keg inventory is the most cost-effective sourcing model for brewers in the long run.

Kegspediter allows you to operate with far fewer kegs. This effective keg management solution returns kegs fast, meaning you can meet higher production needs with fewer kegs.

In conjunction with Kegspediter, KegID keg tracking ensures those “walkaway” kegs won’t go missing. Additionally, this keg management software helps brewers take control of their keg inventory by making informed business decisions using real-time data and business intelligence, contributing to your peace of mind.

By knowing your annual draft sales volume by keg size and how many turns you average, we can help you determine how many kegs you need for managing your business.

Brew More and Worry Less

Lean on the BevPros for their expertise in keg sourcing and management so that you can devote your time to crafting great beverages. Contact one of our team today and get one more thing off of your to-do list.