Know the serving basis.
About 245 drinks means a 4 US fl oz finished pour from the standard 29 L build, before line and service losses. It does not mean 4 oz of mixer plus extra spirit. A 6 oz finished pour gives about 163 gross servings; an 8 oz pour about 122.
The smaller Margarita and Pink Lemonade format uses 13 L mix plus 6 L added, about 19 L finished and 160 gross 4 oz servings. Check availability for the exact product.
What to confirm before ordering
- Exact mixer SKU, spirit specification, serving size and accessory.
- Compatible installation, gas and cooling settings, plus cleaning and changeover responsibilities.
- Written unopened and prepared-product storage instructions.
- Delivered quote and ordering route for your ZIP code. The current shop lists the reusable Spiker at $15 with a keg purchase; check your actual bundle or distributor quote.
Margarita formats and ordering · Compare with in-house batching · Measure your first venue trial
Watch a real service comparison.
In this supplied client footage, one drink is dispensed from a tap while another is assembled by hand. This is a demonstration, not a controlled speed test. Use your own order-to-handoff measurements to evaluate a venue trial.
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Questions before your first keg
Does Craft Standard sell alcoholic cocktails?
The supplied keg contains a non-alcoholic mixer. Your licensed venue adds its own spirit using the recipe for the selected SKU.
Can I use my existing beer draft line?
The standard keg uses a US Sankey D connection. Ask Craft Standard and your equipment technician to confirm the whole installation, including beverage-contact components, gas, cooling and cleaning. A matching connection does not guarantee that every setup is suitable.
What equipment and gas do I need?
Identify your actual coupler, line, faucet, chilled storage and gas supply. Get the setup approved for the product and recipe before connecting. We do not publish a universal pressure or gas setting for every installation.
How is the line cleaned?
Confirm the approved cleaner, rinse procedure and schedule with the equipment technician and product instructions. Assign responsibility and record cleaning and changeover checks.
How many drinks are in one keg?
The standard build is 20 L mixer plus 9 L spirit, about 29 L finished. It yields about 245 gross 4 US fl oz finished pours before loss. The smaller Margarita build is 13 L mix plus 6 L added, about 19 L finished and 160 gross 4 oz pours. Larger servings reduce yield.
How long does a prepared keg last?
Request the written storage and use-after-preparation instructions for the exact SKU and recipe. Shelf-stable describes the supplied non-alcoholic mix; it does not establish an unlimited life after spirits are added.
How do I order in Texas or another state?
Send your venue ZIP code, chosen product, expected volume and installation details. The team can confirm the ordering route, actual freight and delivery timing for your location.
How do I start with one venue?
Taste samples first, check the line, then trial one recipe on one suitable tap. Compare matched shifts using measured costs, waste, preparation, cleaning and complete order times.